Feb 16, 2015 2 min read

WAYNESBURG – Dave Coder announced Friday he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Greene County commissioner in the May primary.

Coder, who served as a commissioner from 1996 to 2010, said, “I am excited to start my campaign for county commissioner to help move Greene County forward. Having served the interests of Greene County at all levels of government, I am glad to again have an opportunity to have a positive impact on people’s lives as county commissioner.”

“Continuing the work of saving coal jobs and creating economic development is my passion and I believe I will bring a record of results to the County that will help all of our citizens.”

“I am encouraged by the great response I have received from friends and neighbors across Greene County,” Coder concluded.

Coder received the Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence and served as president of the County Commissioner’s Association of Pennsylvania. He also served as chairman of the Southwestern Commission, the 10-county regional transportation planning commission in Southwestern Pa. He received valuable experience working as deputy district director for Congressman Mark S. Critz and as chief of staff for State Rep. Pam Snyder.

Coder is a four-year veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He graduated from Mapletown High School and has a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Waynesburg University. Coder also serves as a member of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee and is on the executive board of Greene County Democratic Committee.

Coder and his wife, Cindy, have two daughters, Mallory and Chelsea.