title: Carl Walker Metzgar
text: # Carl Walker Metzgar
  
  Carl Walker Metzgar (born October 1, 1981) was first elected to serve the Pennsylvania 69th Legislative District in November 2008.
  
  ## Career
  
  In addition to serving as a state representative in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Metzgar is an attorney in Somerset and Bedford counties. He is a member of the Somerset County and the Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Metzgar currently sits on the Committee On Ethics, Consumer Affairs, and Liquor Control committees.
  
  ## Personal
  
  Metzgar was born and raised in Somerset County and spent much of his childhood raising cattle and helping his family on their farm. He graduated from Berlin Brothersvalley High School in 2000. He graduated from Frostburg State University with bachelor's degrees in political science and criminal justice. Metzgar went on to Duquesne University's School of Law, where he received the Judge Manning Award for highest achievement in trial advocacy.
  
  