Representative Peter C. Schwartzkopf (D)
Speaker of the House (RD 14)
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Ave.
Dover,
DE 19901
Leghall Phone:
(302) 744-4351
Legislative Service
House, 2002 - Present
Background
Wife Carol and four children - Brandi Townsend, Stacey Schwartzkopf, Scott Townsend and Scott Schwartzkopf
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Delaware Technical and Community College; Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Wilmington College
Retired State Police Captain, Full-time Legislator
Representative Peter C. Schwartzkopf is the Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives. He served as Majority Leader for four years before being elected Speaker of the House in 2012. He is a full-time legislator with an extensive background in public safety.
Rep. Schwartzkopf, who has represented the 14th district since 2002, is a retired Delaware State Police Captain and Troop Commander with 25 years of service. His district includes Rehoboth, Lewes and Dewey Beach.
Rep. Schwartzkopf graduated from Wilmington College with a BS in Human Resource Management. He graduated from Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and was first in his class at the Delaware State Police Academy.
Rep. Schwartzkopf is active with several non-profit organizations including the Delaware Special Olympics, the Midway Lions Club, the Delaware State Troopers Association, the National Kidney Foundation (having donated an organ), and the Jean & Joan Fund which raises money to help families and patients who are being treated at Tunnell Cancer Center.
As an ocean lifeguard for many summers in his youth, Delaware’s coastal communities have always held a special place in Rep. Schwarzkopf’s heart. These days, the representative and his wife Carol enjoy spending time with their children and grand-children while taking advantage of all the First State has to offer to residents and visitors alike.
Rep. Schwartzkopf, who has represented the 14th district since 2002, is a retired Delaware State Police Captain and Troop Commander with 25 years of service. His district includes Rehoboth, Lewes and Dewey Beach.
Rep. Schwartzkopf graduated from Wilmington College with a BS in Human Resource Management. He graduated from Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and was first in his class at the Delaware State Police Academy.
Rep. Schwartzkopf is active with several non-profit organizations including the Delaware Special Olympics, the Midway Lions Club, the Delaware State Troopers Association, the National Kidney Foundation (having donated an organ), and the Jean & Joan Fund which raises money to help families and patients who are being treated at Tunnell Cancer Center.
As an ocean lifeguard for many summers in his youth, Delaware’s coastal communities have always held a special place in Rep. Schwarzkopf’s heart. These days, the representative and his wife Carol enjoy spending time with their children and grand-children while taking advantage of all the First State has to offer to residents and visitors alike.
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- Administration, Member
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- Rules, Member