Chris Carney

Chris Carney
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 10th district
In office
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byDon Sherwood
Succeeded byTom Marino
Personal details
Born (1959-03-02) March 2, 1959 (age 65)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJennifer Carney
Residence(s)Dimock Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materCornell College, University of Nebraska, University of Wyoming
OccupationCommander in the U.S. Navy, College Professor
AwardsDefense Meritorious Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal (3)
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Naval Rifle Marksman Ribbon
Naval Pistol Expert Medal
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
RankCommander
UnitNoble Eagle
Defense Intelligence Agency
The Pentagon (advisor)
Battles/warsOperation Enduring Freedom

Christopher Paul Carney[1] (born March 2, 1959) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district from 2007 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Carney is also an associate professor of political science at Penn State Worthington Scranton, where he has taught since 1992. In 2011, he was appointed as director of homeland security and policy strategy for BAE Systems.[2]

  1. ^ "Congressional Staff Directory". CQ Press. 2010.
  2. ^ National Journal (2011). Former Lawmaker Lands Defense Contracting Job Archived 2011-09-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 20, 2011.