About
Born and raised in the Wyoming Valley, Rob Bresnahan Jr. understands the values and traditions of Northeastern Pennsylvania. His childhood was split between school, hockey, golf, and helping in his family’s electrical contracting business. After earning his degree in Business Administration from the University of Scranton, he stepped into a leadership role and became the company’s Chief Executive Officer in 2013.
As CEO of Kuharchik Construction, Rob grew the company to more than 150 employees and expanded its capabilities in power distribution and intelligent transportation systems. Under his leadership, the company proudly employed union labor and played a critical role in restoring power after natural disasters across the United States, including hurricanes, floods, and severe winter storms.
In addition to leading Kuharchik Construction, Rob founded a real estate development group focused on revitalizing and repurposing buildings for small businesses and housing throughout NEPA. In 2018, he was recognized by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Business Journal as one of its 20 Under 40 Best and Brightest in Business.
Rob’s commitment to his community extends far beyond business. He has served as President of the Luzerne County SPCA and held board positions with the Catholic Youth Center, Junior Achievement, Forty Fort Cemetery Association, the National Electrical Contractors Association, the Luzerne County Industrial Development Authority, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He also completed a marathon to raise funds for pediatric services at a regional healthcare nonprofit, combining his passion for fitness with his dedication to giving back.
Before coming to Congress, Rob served as Chairman of the Joint Apprentice Training Committee, was a Trustee for the IBEW 163 Health, Wellness, and Annuity Funds, and acted as Treasurer for tecBridge, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurship and innovation across the region.
Elected to the 119th Congress as the representative for Pennsylvania’s 8th District, Rob serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. He also serves on both the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Small Business.
In his first eight months in office, Rob has introduced 10 bills and cosponsored 94 others, focusing on strengthening the local economy, expanding access to affordable healthcare, supporting family farmers, and advancing bipartisan solutions that put people before politics. He has championed initiatives to improve infrastructure, invest in workforce training, and support veterans and military families.
Rob is an active member of several caucuses including the Problem Solvers Caucus, Build America Caucus, Modern Agriculture Caucus, Congressional Apprenticeship Caucus, Aviation Safety Caucus, and Fentanyl Prevention Caucus.
Outside of Washington, Rob enjoys life at home in Northeastern Pennsylvania with his wife Chelsea and their playful gray cat Blue. A licensed helicopter pilot, Rob often takes to the skies, combining his fascination with aviation and his love of adventure.