Parke Wentling

Parke H. Wentling (born ) is an American politician and current member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 7th District since 2023. A Republican, Wentling previously represented the 17th District from 2015 until 2022.

Early life, education, and career Wentling was born on May 14, 1972, in Greenville, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Greenville and graduated from Greenville Area High School in 1990. Wentling earned a Bachelor of Science degree from California University of Pennsylvania in 1997 and a Master in Science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2010. From 1997 to 2014, Wentling taught at Wilmington Area School District.

In 2019, Wentling was chosen to chair the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee. a body he has served on since 2017. A spokesman for the Commission partially pushedback on Wentling's assertions, stating that any markers that were removed were done so because of "outdated cultural references" written by the Commission's predecessor body. The spokesman also said any removals or replacements were done with the cooperation of historical experts.

Personal life Wentling lives in Greenville, Pennsylvania with his wife Jennifer and their two children. They attend Zion’s Reformed Church in Greenville where Wentling also serves as a deacon.