STAATS, Craig T., a Representative from Bucks County; born, February 4, 1961 in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pa.; graduated, Central Bucks East High School, 1979; B.S., business management, Johnson & Wales University, 1986; served, United States Navy; business broker; restaurant industry (25 years); elected, supervisor, chair, Richland Township; elected, judge of elections, Richland Township; elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2014; reelected to the House for 3 more consecutive terms; appointed, Deputy Whip (2021-present).