“When I look at the current direction of our country, I see many things that could and should be better.”
What You Need to Know About Kathy:
Kathy is a civic leader and successful small business woman. For 11 years Kathy and her husband Dan have helped to grow Dahlkemper Landscape Architects & Contractors from a small family business into a thriving organization. Kathy knows firsthand the struggles facing business owners and employees. Ensuring that employers and employees have opportunities for growth and success as well as creating and growing family-sustaining jobs are goals of every community. As a successful small business owner, Kathy has faced thouse challenges and shouldered the responsibilites that come with growing a business. With a firsthand knowledge of the benefits of business she is committed to creating an environment for job growth in our region.
Kathy Dahlkemper is not a career politician. She is a concerned citizen, determined to lead our nation in a new direction. She brings a lifetime of experience to the race for Pennsylvania's Third Congressional District. Kathy believes it is time to make decisions that are good for the long term -- not just politically expedient. With her pledge to be a true representative of the people, Kathy offers a new perspective, new solutions and a willingness to work hard. She is truly the candidate for the future. The breadth and depth of her background gives her the experience to make a difference in Congress and around the nation.
Kathy is a proud wife and mother of five grown children. She is married to Dan Dahlkemper; their children are Aron, Gretchen, Linden, Tricia, and Nathan.
Director of the Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park for 10 years, Kathy's vision, leadership and tenacity have turned dreams into reality. By bringing people together in public/private partnerships, Kathy succeeded in helping to create a wonderful community asset: the Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park (LEAF). During her time as Director of LEAF, she has honed her skills at programming, management and collaboration. She was successful in obtaining $2 million in funding for the LEAF and is proud to have brought exciting recreational and learning opportunities to our region.
Kathy has always been determined to make a difference in the lives of others. Kathy knows the systemic roadblocks that exist in our society and, as a young mother, struggled to make ends meet. She wants every American to have the avenues to success that she had. Helping children, families and individuals is a lifelong mission for Kathy. Through her work with the Girl Scouts of America, she has actively helped out children. Through her leadership with the Worldwide Marriage Encounter, she helped our families grow stronger. Through the Nonprofit Partnership, she helped non-profit organizations assist individuals through challenging times. Kathy is a positive influence in our community and she has shown time and again her determination to benefit the world around her.