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With 34 years in public service, including 24 years as an elected official, Governor Rendell remains dedicated to many of the causes he championed during his tenure. His commitment to creating a cleaner, more efficient America and promoting investment in the nation’s aging infrastructure remains unwavering. Rendell has emerged as a leading advocate for alternative energy and currently serves as a consultant or board member for various green and alternative energy companies, such as Own Energy, Element Partners, and Ocean Thermal Energy. He also continues to focus on government efficiency and strategic cost reduction through his involvement with organizations like Government Sourcing Solutions, Public Financial Management, and Greenhill Advisors.
One of Governor Rendell’s foremost priorities has been, and continues to be, addressing America’s urgent need to rebuild and invest in its infrastructure. During his governorship, he collaborated with Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to establish "Building America’s Future," an organization dedicated to advocating for increased investment in U.S. infrastructure to preserve the nation’s status as a global economic leader. Currently, Rendell serves as Co-Chair of the organization and travels nationwide to raise awareness on this critical issue.
Rendell served two terms as Governor of Pennsylvania from 2003 to 2011, managing a $28.3 billion budget as the leader of the sixth most populous state in the nation. He prioritized making government more accountable and responsive, successfully eliminating wasteful spending and increasing efficiency, which resulted in over $1 billion in savings. His legislative focus included commonsense political reforms and advancing progress over partisanship. Through strategic investments, he revitalized Pennsylvania’s economy, strengthened communities, enhanced education, protected the environment, expanded healthcare access for children, and improved affordable prescription drug availability for senior citizens. As Mayor of Philadelphia from 1992 to 2000, Rendell erased a severe deficit, balanced the city’s budget, and achieved five consecutive budget surpluses. The New York Times credited Philadelphia’s remarkable turnaround, calling it "the most stunning turnaround in recent urban history," largely to Rendell’s leadership and vision.
Prior to his mayoral service, Rendell was elected District Attorney of Philadelphia, serving two terms from 1978 to 1985. He also chaired the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 presidential election. Currently, he sits on multiple boards, is a Brookings Fellow, and teaches government and politics at the University of Pennsylvania. Rendell recently completed his autobiography, A Nation of Wusses, which is set to be released in early June.
An Army veteran, he holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Villanova Law School.
