John Hanger

John Hanger

Special Member
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott

John Hanger supports Eckert Seamans' practices in the areas of energy, utility and environment. He served as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is a former Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, making him one of the few leaders with major policy making authority in both utility and energy as well as environmental agencies.

John is a nationally recognized expert on environment, energy, gas drilling and green economy issues who has unique experience in government and in the private sector. He graduated from Duke University in 1979 and the University of Pennsylvania School of Law in 1984.