Gerhard Wendt is an experienced professional with a diverse background in safety, security, and forensic analysis. Currently serving as a Relief House Parent at Milton Hershey School since August 2024, Wendt previously held significant roles including Assistant Director of Safety and Security at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, where oversight included security operations and emergency planning. Prior experience encompasses forensic document examination at Applied Forensics and regulatory oversight at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. A distinguished career with the Pennsylvania State Police involved leadership roles in logistics, forensic services, and teaching positions at Harrisburg Area Community College. Wendt's military service with the United States Army included participation in Operation Desert Storm, earning multiple decorations. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Administration of Justice from Shippensburg University and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.