Regional Joint Readiness Center Task Force

Regional Joint Readiness Center Task Force
Dan Onorato

Dan Onorato was sworn into office as the second Chief Executive of Allegheny County on January 2, 2004.

Among his first accomplishments as Chief Executive was eliminating the County's $31-million structural deficit. Mr. Onorato was also the primary advocate of Row Office reform, which eliminated six elected offices and further streamlined County operations. He has pledged to continue implementing cost-saving measures throughout his administration.

Since taking office, Chief Executive Onorato has worked vigorously to position Allegheny County and the region for future success. He has secured nearly $300 million in state funding for economic development projects throughout the County. His top three priorities are developing shovel-ready land in the Pittsburgh International Airport corridor, reclaiming and redeveloping brownfield sites throughout the County, and encouraging growth of university research and development.

Mr. Onorato is a life-long resident of Allegheny County. He attended Penn State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1983. He worked several years as a Certified Public Accountant before continuing his education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, earning a Juris Doctorate in 1989.

Mr. Onorato practiced as a private attorney until he was elected to Pittsburgh City Council in 1992, where he served two terms. In 2000, he was elected Allegheny County Controller.

Chief Executive Onorato and his wife, Shelly, reside in the Brighton Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh with their children Kate, Emily and Danny.