County Manager

Jennifer Liptak

Jennifer M. Liptak

Phone: 412-350-5300

Jennifer Liptak began her career in county government in 1998 when she accepted a position with the Office of District Attorney, where she ultimately ascended to the position of Finance Manager. In March of 2004, Jennifer joined the Office of County Council as Budget Director and was later appointed Chief of Staff January 2012. In addition to serving as Chief of Staff, in February 2023 Jennifer was designated County Manager, and continues to serve in this role under the leadership of County Executive Sara Innamorato. 

The County Manager serves as the chief administrative officer of the county, and is appointed by the County Executive. As County Manager, Jennifer is responsible for county operations that fall under the County Manager, either by ordinance, the County Executive, or by the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter. A former adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Jennifer is a former board member and treasurer of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, and currently serves as a Board Member/Trustee of the following organizations:

  • Allegheny County Retirement Board
  • Allegheny County Professional Services Review Committee
  • Riverlife Board of Directors
  • Carnegie Science Center Board
  • Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees
  • Port Authority Board of Allegheny County (Vice Chair)
  • Chatham University Women's Institute Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics Advisory Board
  • Government Financial Officers Association
  • First Night Advisory Board

Jennifer, a graduate of North Hills High School (1992), attended the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a minor in Political Science (1996). While in Johnstown, Jennifer served as a congressional intern for the late Congressman John P. Murtha, of Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. After graduating from Pitt Johnstown, Jennifer attended the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), earning a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, and a Professional Certification in Personnel and Labor Relations Management (1998). Later, she attended Duquesne University School of Leadership and Professional Advancement where she received a Professional Certification in Advanced Accounting (2002). Jennifer is a graduate of the F.B.I. Citizens Academy (2016) and the Harvard School of Business Young American Leaders Program (YALP) (2018).

Jennifer, a lifelong resident of Allegheny County, was born and raised on the Northside (Spring Hill) in the city of Pittsburgh, and later moved to West View with her family. Jennifer currently resides in the Glenshaw neighborhood of Shaler Township with her husband Brian, her daughter Caroline, and her son Brenden. She has been actively involved in her community as a former board member and coach for both the Shaler Area Soccer Club and Elementary Basketball Association.

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