[2] He earned a bachelor of science degree in business from Pennsylvania State University in 1976.

[1] During his final term, Everett chaired the House State Government Committee.

[3] In his role as chair, Everett pushed for a ban on lawmakers receiving gifts from lobbyists.

Democrats opposed the establishment of the committee, claiming it would enable Republicans to override the election results after President Donald Trump stoked pre-election claims of ballot fraud.

[6][8] Everett met his wife, the former Susan S. Schultz, in high school and married her in 1976.