House Minority Whip State Rep. Lyndon Yearick brings a diverse skill set and extensive knowledge to his duties in the General Assembly.
He has over 20 years of business experience in industries ranging from housing and banking to healthcare and education. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Penn State University and is a former small business owner.
He has also worked as a public school educator, mentoring local elementary school students, and serving on advisory committees for both the Caesar Rodney and Polytech school districts.
Raised on a dairy farm in upstate Pennsylvania, Rep. Yearick is one of the few Delaware legislators who have first-hand agricultural experience, giving him unique insights into the challenges faced by the farming community. He successfully authored legislation creating Delaware Produce Week. The annual observation has worked to link Delaware farmers with local consumers.
In his first term in office (2014-2016), Rep. Yearick was selected to attend the prestigious Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy – a program to help promising officials to become better policymakers.
Rep. Yearick has been an outspoken advocate of vulnerable Delawareans, while also touting initiatives for a more efficient and responsive government.
During the 152nd General Assembly (2022-2024), Rep. Yearick was selected by his fellow House Republican Caucus members to serve as House Minority Whip.
Family
Spouse: Janice; Children: Daniel, Lynzi, and Brandon
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bloomsburg University and a Master of Business Administration from Penn State University
Occupation
Employed by ThriveDX, a cybersecurity and digital skills training company.
Legislative Service:
House, 2014 - Present
Committees:
Agriculture, Member
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce, Member
Labor, Member
Public Safety & Homeland Security, Member
Elections & Government Affairs, Member
Legislative Highlights
House Bill 107
From the 153rd General Assembly, the Act amends Title 18 to expand line-of-duty death benefits to include former public servants—such as retirees—whose death results from retaliatory actions linked to their prior official duties. This measure ensures continued protection for individuals […]
House Substitute 1 for House Bill 181
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 19 by updating Delaware’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program by revising penalty timelines. While HB 181 initially delayed all penalties until 2029, HS 1 shortens that window: violations of §§ […]
House Bill 108
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 30 to propose increasing the personal income tax pension exclusion from $12,500 to $25,000. This adjustment applies to eligible retirement income for individuals aged 60 and older, and to military pensions […]
House Bill 92
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 7 by repealing Delaware’s Advanced Clean Car Program and reinstates the Low Emission Vehicle Program. This change eliminates the electric vehicle sales mandate and restores prior regulatory standards under Title 7, […]
