Michael DelGrosso was born and raised in central Pennsylvania and began working in the family business at age ten. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, he served aboard the USS Lewis B. Puller and at the Naval Leader Training Unit in San Diego.  

He began his post-military career in Michigan’s automotive supply industry where he held positions in manufacturing, program management and sales. After earning his MBA from the University of Michigan, he worked as a management consultant to multinational companies in the U.S. and Europe, as well as the federal government. He also studied Public Policy at American University in Washington D.C.  

 In 2004 Michael ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District, earning 49% of the vote against an incumbent from one of America’s longest-standing political dynasties.

Michael is the Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing for DelGrosso Foods where he has focused on developing and marketing new product lines and international expansion. He has appeared on numerous national and regional TV shows, including the Food Network, NBC’s TODAY show, and A&E’s Food Quest.

Michael serves on the Board of Directors of Freed Foods of Austin, TX, and Ward Transportation and Logistics in Altoona, PA. He serves on the Board of Trustees at Mt. Aloysius College and the Board of Representatives at Penn State Public Broadcasting. Michael is the husband of Sherry (Campagna) DelGrosso, and the proud father of their daughter Sofia. He is a passionate fan and supporter of public radio and competes in triathlons and stand-up paddle board races.

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