The Republican Party of Pennsylvania named Lori Hardiman as the new RNC National Committeewoman for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Hardiman is Vice President & General Counsel for The First City Company in Pittsburgh. She has been with First City since 1993 and is responsible for the administration of the company’s legal work and business decisions related to property financing, acquisitions and dispositions, tax appeal administration, lease negotiation and administration, general corporate decision-making, and ownership reporting. Prior to joining First City, she worked for the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Washington, DC. Hardiman holds a law degree and an MBA from Georgetown University. 

“We are excited to announce Lori Hardiman as our new Republican National Committeewoman. She is a proven leader, accomplished attorney, and successful businesswoman with a long record of leadership and success in everything she does. She has made her mark in the Commonwealth because of her integrity and work ethic. We are excited to have her as an advocate for Pennsylvania and our party,” said PA GOP Chairman Greg Rothman.

”I’m honored and excited for the opportunity to serve as Pennsylvania’s Republican National Committeewoman.” Hardiman said. “I look forward to working with our leadership and grassroots activists across the Commonwealth to strengthen our party and deliver real results for all Pennsylvanians.”

U.S. Senator Dave McCormick also weighed in, saying, “Lori Hardiman is an accomplished attorney and businesswoman, a strong conservative, a trusted advisor and friend. She has established herself as an effective and strong Republican leader in southwestern Pennsylvania. I am confident she is going to be a tremendous Republican National Committeewoman for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”

As National Committeewoman, Hardiman will represent Pennsylvania Republicans at the Republican National Committee, and play a key role in advancing the party’s mission across the Commonwealth. She joins Rothman and Andy Reilly as RNC members from the state.