Terry Shaffer worked for fifteen years in the District Office of a Pennsylvania legislator. In 2006, he voluntarily provided information to investigators accelerating what came to be known as the "Bonusgate" scandal, which ultimately led to the indictment and conviction of several of the Commonwealth's more powerful political players, including two former Speakers of the House. Shaffer resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Kimberly, under the capable supervision of their cats, Kronky and Rosie.