[2] He is currently president of the Pennsylvania Pastors' Network, a branch of Let Freedom Ring, Inc.[3] Rohrer was born in Dover, Ohio, and is an alumnus of Tuscarawas Valley High School.

After earning a degree in Business Administration from Bob Jones University in 1977, he managed a radio station for several years before becoming director of marketing for Graco, based in Elverson, Pennsylvania.

[12] His campaign team, which was headed by Jeff Coleman, a former colleague of Rohrer's in the State House, received praise for its innovative and effective use of technology, including social media.

He nearly won Clinton and Lycoming Counties[16] During the following summer, supporters initiated a write-in campaign for the November election.

[22] A poll taken shortly after his entrance into the race found Rohrer ahead of the rest of the primary field, besting his closest competitor by ten percentage points.

[25] A later poll conducted by Franklin & Marshall College on March 20–25 placed Rohrer slightly behind Smith, with 7% and 9% support, respectively, with 81% of those surveyed remaining undecided.

[18] He currently serves as president of the Pennsylvania Pastors' Network, a branch of Let Freedom Ring, Inc. that informs clergy on issues pertaining to public policy.