Garth M. Hess

Garth M. Hess, Jr., M.P.A., SHRM-CP, has been a Data Systems Specialist at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission since October 2004, where duties include monitoring the Integrated Toll Management System and the Alcatel-Lucent TSM8000 Fault Management System. Previous roles at the Commission include positions in Public Relations, Marketing, Safety Advising, and as a Radio Operator, focusing on safety inspections and emergency response coordination. Prior experience includes serving as a Shop Steward for AFSCME Local 521, handling labor disputes, and working as a Telecommunicator IV for the Harrisburg City Police Bureau, managing emergency calls and dispatching services. Garth holds a Master of Public Administration from Pennsylvania State University and various safety-related certifications.