Early Life
Senator David H. McCormick was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, and raised in Bloomsburg. The son of two lifelong teachers and prominent educators and the oldest of two boys, Dave was raised to understand the value of hard work. Growing up, Dave played football and wrestled, trimmed Christmas trees, delivered newspapers, and bused tables at Magee Hotel.
West Point & Military Service
Dave was nominated to the United States Military Academy by a Pennsylvania Senator and became the first kid from Bloomsburg to attend West Point in decades. After graduating, Dave went on to serve in the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper. He was deployed to the Middle East during the First Gulf War and following his service in Iraq he retired as a Captain.
Early Career
After the Army, Dave earned his Ph.D. in international relations from Princeton University before moving to Pittsburgh to start a career in business. He worked his way up to become the CEO of FreeMarkets, a successful tech startup that employed hundreds in Western Pennsylvania. In 2005, Dave was called to service again, this time in the highest levels of government, including as Under Secretary of Treasury and as Deputy National Security Advisor. For four years, Dave spearheaded the fight to protect American technology from Chinese theft, advised the President on key national security issues, and helped negotiate the global response to the 2008 financial crisis. Following the administration, Dave joined Bridgewater Associates, one of the largest, most successful investment firms in the world, which manages the pension plans of groups including teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement. He served as CEO until he resigned to run for Senate in Pennsylvania in 2022.
Senator McCormick – now
Dave McCormick is Pennsylvania’s 54 th elected United States Senator, serving on the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Honored to serve in this position, Senator McCormick is focused on strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy, restoring greater opportunities for working families, and ensuring the American Dream remains within reach for future generations.
U.S. Senators write and vote on federal laws. Each state has two senators, who serve six-year terms. Only the Senate confirms the President's nominees for judges and the cabinet, approves treaties, and holds impeachment trials.
