Representative Carl Metzgar Contact information

Carl Walker Metzgar is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 69th district. He first assumed office on January 6, 2009, succeeding Bob Bastian. Metzgar was born on October 1, 1981, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, and he is affiliated with the Republican Party.

Metzgar was born and raised in Somerset County and spent much of his childhood raising cattle and helping his family on their farm. He graduated from Berlin Brothersvalley High School in 2000. He then went on to Frostburg State University where he earned bachelor’s degrees in political science and criminal justice. Metzgar furthered his education at Duquesne University’s School of Law, where he received the Judge Manning Award for highest achievement in trial advocacy.

In addition to serving as a state representative in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Metzgar is an attorney in Somerset and Bedford counties. He is a member of the Somerset County and the Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Metzgar currently sits on the Committee On Ethics, Consumer Affairs, and Liquor Control committees.

Metzgar has been re-elected multiple times and his current term ends on November 30, 2024. Over the years, he has served on various committees including the House Finance Committee, Professional Licensure Committee, Liquor Control Committee, Consumer Affairs Committee, and the House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee. He has also held the position of Subcommittee Chair on Mining.

Metzgar’s professional experience includes working as an attorney for the Law Offices of Metzgar and Thatcher, Limited Liability Company. He continues to serve as an attorney in Somerset and Bedford counties and is a member of the Somerset County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations.