About

Nick Miccarelli

Miccarelli has served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard since October 1999 and remains actively serving today as a Staff Sergeant. His military service spans more than 25 years and includes multiple deployments and operational roles. He volunteered for service in Ramadi, Iraq in October 2005 and deployed in 2006. He also completed a Kosovo peacekeeping deployment from 2003 to 2004. In 2009, he deployed to Iraq with the 28th Combat Aviation Brigade, serving as a door gunner on a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with B Company, 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion. His service has been recognized with the Combat Infantry Badge, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.

Accomplishments

Miccarelli was elected in 2008 to represent Pennsylvania’s 162nd Legislative District, where he focused on reducing taxes and improving the state’s business climate to help create opportunities and attract good-paying jobs. In 2012, he was nominated by both the Republican and Democratic parties and ran unopposed, receiving the highest total vote count in the history of the 162nd District. He also served as Vice President of the Ridley Park Borough Council, where he played a leadership role in local governance and municipal decision-making. Prior to his elected service, he worked as chief of staff to Representative Ron Raymond, gaining experience in legislative operations and constituent services.

Life Outside Work

Beyond his professional and military service, Miccarelli has remained active in civic and community initiatives. He is the founder of the Hurricane Katrina Sister Town Project, a grassroots effort he personally established to support communities impacted by Hurricane Katrina. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum in Media, Pennsylvania, and is a member of the Friends of Senator John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Township. He is also a member of the Freemasons and the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, and serves as a eucharistic minister at Saint Madeline’s Roman Catholic Church.