Duane D. Milne has achieved a comprehensive record of experience in the private, public and not-for profit sectors that informs his approach to public service and the formulation of public policy.

Dr. Milne’s professional accomplishments include a career as an award-winning political science professor at West Chester University and as an administrator leading a master’s degree program. Milne earned tenure while at the University. He is an author of articles on federalism and public sector management and has been a speaker at numerous professional conferences and a commentator for the media.

As an organizational consultant, Milne has gained valuable international knowledge through business projects in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. Milne’s international background also includes significant experience coordinating the visits of international delegations to the United States.

Long dedicated to community service, Milne has volunteered for 20 years with campaigns and elections at the local, state and national levels. He served on the Chester County Voting Reform Commission and the Meet Your Chester County Judges Task Force. Milne has been an elected county committeeman for 14 years and was an elected state committeeman for 10 years. He serves as a captain in the Pennsylvania Military Reserve, a civilian disaster management organization. Milne serves on the President’s Council at Immaculata University and as a lay reader at his church.

Milne attended the Great Valley school district from kindergarten through 12th grade, where he was a varsity athlete and earned induction into the National Honor Society. An honors graduate of the College of William & Mary, he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science while also serving as class president. Milne holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Delaware, earning a “Distinction” in Public Administration.

Milne is a lifelong resident of our area, where he resides with his wife, Jean, and their son, Alexander. An exercise enthusiast, Milne has coached youth league sports as well as completed four marathons.

As a husband, father, and public servant, Milne well understands the issues of importance to Chester County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.