
	Ginny Steese Richardson was born and raised in Mercer County and is a graduate of Grove City High School and the New Castle Business College with a degree in Business Administration and Higher Accounting.&nbsp; She has also completed various courses offered by the American Institute of Banking and the Central Atlantic Advance School of Banking.&nbsp; Before being elected County Treasurer she was employed in the financial industry for 20 years in various capacities. &nbsp; Ginny brought a wealth of banking knowledge to the office of County Treasurer and put her experience to work for the taxpayers on her very first day in office.&nbsp; That experience, and her incredible attention to detail, has resulted in Mercer County earning record amounts of revenue from her prudent investments.&nbsp; Her success with county investments has resulted in tax dollar savings to the hardworking men and women of Mercer County. &nbsp; As County Treasurer one of the programs she established is &quot;Taking the People&#39;s Business to the People&quot;.&nbsp; This enables dog owners to purchase their dog licenses from a business in the community.&nbsp; This year there are 16 dog agents, other than the Treasurer&#39;s office, where dog licenses can be purchased. &nbsp; In addition to Ginny&#39;s daily responsibilities as your County Treasurer she is also a member of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dog Law Advisory Board, appointed by the President of the State Association of County Treasurers.&nbsp; This is the second time she has served on this board. &nbsp; Recently the Governor appointed Mrs. Richardson as the representative from the State Association of County Treasurers to serve as a member of the State County Records Committee. &nbsp; Ginny has also served as President of the State Association of County Treasurers and has served on the Executive Board two different terms. &nbsp; Ginny Steese Richardson has been active in her state, county and community.&nbsp; In the past she has served as president of the Business and Professional Women, treasurer of the Grove City Chamber of Commerce, treasurer of London Grange, treasurer of Center Presbyterian Church.&nbsp; Ginny is a Grange member and currntly serves as secretary of the Mercer County Grange Fair, treasurer of the Country Tour Committee, president of Pine Township Council of Republican Women, Chair of the Mercer County Republican Party and is a member of Center Presbyterian Church along with 16 other organizations. &nbsp; Ginny is the daughter of Frances Steese and the late Robert Steese.&nbsp; She and her husband Walter have one son, Jim and a daughter-in-law Rachel. &nbsp; Ginny Steese Richardson has proven she is dedicated, qualified and a true professional.
