Corbett said that since 2003, Zogby has been the Senior Vice President of Education and Policy for K12 Inc., an online school curriculum developer and provider.
Before that, Zogby served the commonwealth as the Secretary of Education under Governors Ridge and Schweiker from 2001 to 2003; and as the Director of Governor Ridge's Policy Office from 1995 to 2001.
Corbett said that Zogby is an example of both leadership and service.
"Our goal is to enact a responsible, commonsense budget," Corbett said. "Charles Zogby's experience and knowledge of the inner workings of state government make him an ideal choice as Budget Secretary."
In response to the announcement, Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre), Majority Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee said, "Charles Zogby has the experience and reputation to take on what will be a very demanding job, and I look forward to working with him in steering Pennsylvania through these trying economic times.
"There will be no easy choices in the years ahead, and the General Assembly will have to work with the new Budget Secretary to ensure that the Commonwealth lives within its means and honors its commitment to taxpayers to operate as efficiently as possible. "I have great confidence in the ability of Charles Zogby to rise to the occasion."
Corbett said that the Secretary of the Budget is responsible for the preparation of the Governor's budget and for its implementation after legislative enactment. He will also be responsible for maintaining the Commonwealth's accounting, payroll, debt issuance and financial reporting systems and programs.
Zogby holds a B.A. in economics from St. Lawrence University and a J.D. with distinction from the George Mason University School of Law.
Zogby and his wife, Georgina, have been married for 24 years and have three children.
The Secretary of the Budget does not require Senate confirmation; however, it is a cabinet position.
