U.S. Department Of Labor Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management Washington, D.C. 20210 MAY 1 2 2017 VIA USPS EMAIL Mr. Austin R. Evers Executive Director American Oversight 1030 15th Street, NW, Suite B255 Washington, DC 20005 Email: foia@american0versi2ht.org RE: FOIA Request No. 828728 Dear Mr. Evers: I am sending you this follow-up letter as the interim disclosure of?cer for the Of?ce of the Secretary in response to your April 12, 2017, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the US. Department of Labor. You requested: (1) Records suf?cient to identify all employees who entered into a position at the agency as ?political appointees? since January 20, 2017, including title; (2) Records suf?cient to identify all career employees who have been detailed into a leadership of?ce or component front of?ce since January 20, 2017, and their title and originating agency; (3) Records suf?cient to identify members of the ?beachhead teams?; (4) For individuals identi?ed in response to numbers 1 3: a. resumes provided by the individual b. any con?icts or ethics waivers or authorizations issued for the individual (5) Records suf?cient to identify the members of the ?landing teams?. This is the ?nal response related to your request. On May 8, 2017, I provided you with information related to numbers one, three, and ?ve. On May 10, 2017, I provided you with information related to number four. This response involves numbers two and four. Enclosed are 19 pages of responsive records concerning career employees who were detailed into leadership of?ces. Redactions have been applied pursuant to exemption B6 (personal information). With regard to request number 4b, the Department has not issued any waivers or authorizations so there are no responsive records to provide. You may contact the DOL FOIA Public Liaison, Thomas Hicks, at 202-693-5427 or by email at hicks.thomas@dol.gov if you have questions or concerns regarding this response. Alternatively, you may contact the Of?ce of Government Information Services (OGIS), within the National Archives and Records Administration, to inquire about the mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Of?ce of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740- 6001. You can also reach that of?ce by e-mail at ogis@nara. gov, by phone at 202-741-5770, by fax at 202-741?5769, or by calling toll-free at 1-877-684?6448. Additionally, if you are not satis?ed with the response to this request, you may administratively appeal by writing to the Solicitor of Labor within 90 days from the date of this letter. The appeal must state in writing the grounds for the appeal, and it may include any supporting statements or arguments, but such statements are not required. In order to facilitate processing of the appeal, please include your mailing address and daytime telephone number, as well as a copy of the initial request and copy of this letter. The envelope and letter of the appeal should be clearly marked ?Freedom of Information Act Appeal.? Any amendment to the appeal must be made in writing and received prior to a decision. The appeal should be addressed to the Solicitor of Labor, Division of Management and Administrative Legal Services, US. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N2420, Washington, DC 20210. Appeals may also be submitted by email to foiaappeal@dol. gov. Appeals submitted to any other email address will not be accepted. rel 1stopher Yerxa Administrative Of?cer Of?ce of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management US. Department of Labor Enclosure THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON MEMORANDUM FOR EDWARD C. HUGLER Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations Pursuant to the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 3345(a) of title 5, United States Code, you are directed to perform the duties of the office of Secretary of Labor, effective January 20, 2017. O?ice of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management Ed Hugler, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations (OASAM) Ed Hugler was designated to serve as the Acting Secretary of Labor, e?ective January 20, 201 7. He also has been serving as the Acting Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management, leading the department?s presidential transition activities. Ed Hugler is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations in the Of?ce of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), a position he?s held since 2000. In this role, he has overall leadership responsibility for policy and operations encompassing business operations and procurement, information technology, human resources management, civil rights, emergency management, security, administrative services, and employee safety and health. Ed?s 39-year career with the Department of Labor began in 1978 as a staff attorney in the Of?ce of the Solicitor?s Mine Safety and Health Division. Ed was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in 1989 as deputy administrator for coal mine safety and health in the department?s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). He subsequently served as deputy assistant secretary for operations and as its administrator for metal and nonmetal mine safety and health. In his OASAM role, Ed has helped shape nearly every major administrative or management decision, project or process at DOL for nearly 17 years. This includes 0 Assuming leadership of the department?s Year 2000 Project Team, coordinating the department?s transition of information technology across the century date line. 0 Leading the development and operations of the of?cial bene?ts website for the US. Government, known as Bene?ts. gov. 0 Serving as the Senior Agency Of?cial for the Department?s implementation of the Recovery Act in 2009; 0 Leading the effort to reengineer the Department?s media lock-up facility after concerns were raised about potential data breaches; 0 Developing the strategy to ensure the short-and-long term viability of the Department?s ?nancial management system after the private sector contractor declared bankruptcy; and 0 Serving as the Senior Agency Of?cial for transition planning in 2008/2009, 2012, and 2016/2017. He received Presidential Rank Awards for Meritorious Service in 1993 and 2000, the Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Service in 2005, and the Service to America Medal for Management Excellence in 2015. Ed graduated with a BA. from the University of Maryland and earned a .D. from Pepperdine University School of Law. Enclosure SECRETARY OF LABOR WASHINGTON, D.c. zozlo JAN 2 4 2017 MEMORANDUM FOR EMILY E. PAG FROM: EDWARD . RM Acting Secretary of abor SUBJECT: Designation In order to properly ensure agency continuity, I hereby designate you as Senior Advisor for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs. In this role, you shall oversee the operational management of the Of?ce of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs. This designation will expire upon the appointment of a non-career of?cial within the subject agency. Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental A ?airs Emily Page, Senior Advisor (OCIA) Emily Page was designated to serve as the senior advisor for the Of?ce of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, effective January 20, 2017. She was part of the leadership team for the Presidential Transition. Ms. Page is the congressional liaison for the Departmental Budget Center, working closely with OCIA and appropriations staff. She acts as the team lead for the Employment and Training Administration accounts in the Departmental Budget Center. Ms. Page joined the Department in 2010 as a Presidential Management Fellow. Ms. Page graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa ?'om Georgetown University. She later completed her Master?s in Public Policy from Georgetown University, receiving both a merit scholarship and a research fellowship. Yerxa, Christther - ASAM From: Ruiz de Gamboa, Nancy BLS Sent: Monday, January 30,2017 1:26 PM To: Ruiz de Gamboa, Nancy - BLS Subject: Correspondence from Commissioner's Of?ce This message is for all BLS Federal Employees In accordance with Secretary?s Order 1-2017, effective today, the func tions, duties and ongoing operational management responsibilities of the Com missioner of Labor Statistics will be performed in an acting capacity by Deputy Commissioner, William Wiatrowski. Bill will serve as the Acting Commissioner of Labor Statistics for the period authorized under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 or until such time as a duly appointed Commissioner of Labor Statistics takes of?ce. Until further notice, all correspondence that is to go out under the signature of the Commissioner should use the following format: William J. Wiatrowski Acting Commissioner Thanks, Nancy Ruiz de Gamboa Associate Commissioner Of?ce of Administration Bureau ofLabar Statistics William J. Wiatrowski, Acting Commissioner (BLS) 0 Bill Wiatrowski became Deputy Commissioner in 2015. He became Acting Commissioner in January 2017. 0 He previously served as Associate Commissioner of the Of?ce of Compensation and Working Conditions since 2005. Prior to that he was Assistant Commissioner for the BLS Occupational Safety and Health Statistics programs and held a number of staff and supervisory positions in the BLS pay and bene?t programs. 0 Mr. Wiatrowski received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and the History of Art ?'om Yale University and a Masters of Business Administration degree ?'om the George Washington University. Yerxa, Christopher - ASAM From: Hugler, Edward - ASAM Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 10:02 AM To: GROUP Cc: Audette, Rose - ASAM Subject: OASAM Update I wanted to let you know that Rose Audette will be completing her temporary detail as OASAM Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary at the end of March, in order to resume on a full-time basis her role as the Associate Solicitor for the Management and Administrative Legal Services Division of SOL. As you may recall, Rose joined the OASAM front office on a temporary detail at the start of November 2016 to assist OASAM by providing extra bandwidth during a time of leadership transition. In her months in OASAM, Rose has contributed insight and support to many initiatives, particularly in the IT, HR and performance realms. We have appreciated her support on critical administrative functions, and look forward to our continuing work with Rose in her regular role as our attorney and colleague. lam personally grateful for all of Rose?s work these last several months, as the transition has proved to be time consuming. With this in mind, I have asked long-time OASAM management stalwart Al Stewart to temporarily assume the role of Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary beginning in April. I know I can count on each of you to welcome and support him in this new role in the OASAM front office. Please share with your staff as appropriate. Ed Hugler Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations Of?ce of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management U.S. Department of Labor 202.693.4040 Of?ce 202.693.4055 Fax Yerxa, Christopher - ASAM From: Zuidema, Byron - ETA Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 3:27 PM To: Amanda Foster, Sandra - Gagliardi, Adele - Gilbert, Gay - Hamilton, Virginia - Htein, Aung - Jacobs-Simmons, - Kinslow, James - Ladd, John - Lahrman, Lisa L. - Lalpuis, Nicholas - Levine, Rebekah - Miller, Leo - Bailey, Nyesha - O'Brien, Holly - Pitulej, Robert Quinn, Christine Range, Les - Seleznow, Eric - Smith, Tiffany Snidar, Carrie - Thompson, William W. - Tyler, Norris - Watson, Laura - Wu, Portia - Young, Adrienne ETA Cc: Fiala, Gerri - White, Amy E. - Allenbach, Tiffany 5. - ETA Subject: Transition Attachments: Transition - ETA Front Office.docx Importance: High ETA Administrators: None of us know the duration of Transition but we do know we want to be prepared to keep ETA operating and providing all of our services and be a good place to work. In order to maintain high quality responses internally and externally we have designed a Transition ETA OASET structure to move forward until we receive further direction. The attached document outlines the structure which includes DAS Gerri, Acting DAS Bill and Gay, with their associated portfolios. It also includes Carrie as a front office advisor and associate and our current front office support team. We will continue our weekly Administrators meetings and I look forward to meeting with you Monday at 11 am to discuss our ideas and move forward together. Byron Transition ETA OASET Objective: Continue ETA programs and operations on course and continue and strengthen our service to our partners and customers. Engage with Trump Administration Team. Acting AS Byron Zuidema Career DAS Gerri Fiala: WIOA Regulatory and Guidance Coordination, OPDR, OIG, GAO, Chief Evaluation Office, Special Projects, report to Gerri and ORM Regional Offices are also part of the state systems portfolio noted below) Acting Career DAS Bill Thompson: (National Programs and Administration) OFLC, OJC, OFA, OCM, Gay Gilbert: (State System Programs) OUI, OWI, OTAA, ORA, Scheduling and administrative assistance Bekah Levine Tiffany Allenbach Amy White Advisor to Office of Assistant Secretary Carrie Snidar gganizational Marggement Meetings: (DRAFT for discussion) 0 OASET Touch Base: 9:00 am M-F (high level situational awareness) ETA Administrator Meeting: Monday at 11:00 am AGENDA and 0 Information Updates: rapid round-robin updates as needed for full team awareness. Not everyone needs a report. 0 Decisions Needed: presentation of things that need a decision which will either be easily resolved in the full group or a subgroup meeting will be called to deveIOp a decision. 0 ETA Administrator Meeting: Thursday at 1:00 PM - AGENDA and 0 Information Updates: rapid round-robin updates as needed for full team awareness. Not everyone needs a report. In-depth Discussion sponsored and led by members. This may include OASET sponsored conversation but will rely significantly on all executives developing and leading topical conversations of ETA 'businesses? interests. 1? DAS Administrator weekly Touch Base between DAS and each Office Administrator 0 ETA Senior Leaders Team 0 Called by Team members as desired Topical Teams (brief definition and membership) I do not want to become overly bureaucratic about how we meet and do our business, but I believe i hear a message from the Administrators Team that we could be better at memorializing a few of our major teams in terms of who is on them and what the purpose is; particularly as some of these are in evolution. A few examples follow. Again, I am not saying we need this for every group. Perhaps we can bring this to an Administrator?s Meeting for reaction and input after our discussion. Performance Report Card WIOA IT Development Implementation ETA Technical Assistance Skills Work Group ETA DOL DOL WCF EDUCATION: The Ohio State University College of Law Columbus, OH Juris Doctor Degree, 1987 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Master of Social Work, 1978 Michigan State University Lansing, MI Bachelor of Arts, 1973 WORK EXPERIENCE: U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW, 8-4231 Washington, DC 20210 (202)693-3428 Administrator, Unemployment Insurance September 2009 Present Provides leadership, direction and assistance to state workforce agencies in the implementation and administration of state unemployment insurance (UI) programs, Federal unemployment compensation programs, and other wage-loss, worker dislocation and adjustment assistance compensation programs. Administrator, Of?ce of Workforce Investment June 2004 August 2009 Administration and direction for key components of the nation?s public workforce investment system under the Workforce Investment Act including employment and training programs for adults and youth; engagement of business and industry as both customer of the system and strategic partner in workforce development; direction and oversight for the governance of the system through state and local workforce investment boards and service delivery strategies through the one-stop career center system; and development and implementation of national electronic tools that support the system. Director, Business Relations Group March 2003 June 2004 Leadership of new of?ce designed to implement the vision of a demand driven workforce system that more effectively engages with business and industry through key initiatives such as the President?s High Growth Job Training Initiative, Partnerships for Jobs, and working collaboratively with state and local partners in the workforce system to develop and implement capacity building strategies. Chief, U.S. Employment Service/ALMIS November 2000 February 2003 National administration and oversight of Wagner-Peyser authorized public employment services and labor market information programs and initiatives involving grants to states of over $900 million per year. of Technology March 2000 - November 2000 On temporary assignment from the State of Ohio, provided project management for development and implementation of a comprehensive one?stop operating system for use by multiple states in implementing the Workforce Investment Act provisions. Ohio Bureau of Employment Services 145 South Front Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614)752-3091 Deputy Administrator, Workforce Programs July 1993 - Present Administration and oversight of Ohio?s core workforce development programs - Unemployment Compensation, the Employment Service, Veterans Employment Services, the Workforce Investment Act, and Labor Market Information. Also responsible for staf?ng the Governor?s Workforce Policy Board and implementation of a variety of cross agency, state/local initiatives including implementation of the Workforce Investment Act, Ohio?s One-Stop Employment and Training Systems, School-To-Work, national skill standards, and others. Director, Unemployment Compensation July 1990 - June 1993 Administratively responsible for the direction and delivery of the unemployment insurance program in the State of Ohio including oversight of a $2 billion trust fund, collection of unemployment taxes from over 240,000 employers, and payment of up to a $1 billion in bene?ts to one million individuals annually. Responsible for an administrative budget of over $60 million annually and approximately 500 employees. Columbus City Attorney's Office 90 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 (614)645-73 85 Assistant City Attorney, Civil Division July 1988 - June 1990 Represented the City of Columbus in legal disputes surrounding issues of employment including discrimination, workers compensation, appeals from disciplinary actions by classi?ed civil service employees, wrongful discharge, and matters related to labor contracts and consumer affairs. Assistant City Attorney, Criminal Division January 1988 - June 1988 Director, Intake Division/Night Prosecutor Program Administratively responsible for the Intake Division, which screens and evaluates criminal complaints for the appropriate disposition, and the Night Prosecutor Program, a mediation/diversion program designed to resolve criminal disputes out of court. Responsibilities included daily administration, hiring and supervision of 17 intake of?cers and 30 - 40 part- time mediators, operational planning and policy development, and public relations. Other Positions November 1984 - December 1987 Assistant Director, Intake Division/Night Prosecutor Program; Human Relations Coordinator; Intake Of?cer; and Hearing Of?cer West Virginia Department of Human Services 1401 Country Club Road Fairmont, WV 26554 (304)363-3261 Social Services Manager September 1979 - August 1984 Administratively responsible for the implementation of 19 social service programs administered by the Department in a two county area, including a full range of family and children's programs, programs for the elderly and handicapped, and employment programs. Responsibilities included personnel management, program planning, policy development and implementation, negotiation and monitoring of purchase of service contracts, public relations, supervision, and liaison with the court system. Other Positions Held January 1974 - August 1976 Adult Services Supervisor Social Service Worker The Fairmont Clinic Locust Avenue Fairmont, Director of Social Services May 1978 - April 1979 Administratively responsible for all social services within a comprehensive acute medical care facility. Responsibilities included medical social work, individual and family counseling, and supervision of other social service staff. OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE The Ohio State University School of Social Work, Adjunct Faculty Member, September 1985 - June 1990 Capital University, Department of Social Work, Adjunct Faculty Member, September 1987 June 1990 Ohio Of?ce of Collective Bargaining, Student Intern, 1985 West Virginia University School of Social Work, Field Instructor, 1980 - 1984; Chairperson, Field Instruction Committee Fairmont State College, Part Time Instructor, 1982 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA, formerly ICESA) - Unemployment Insurance Committee, 1990 - 1994; Program Co-Chair, 1994 Annual Conference; Chair, Administration and Finance Committee, 1996-98; appointed to lead or participate in multiple national policy work groups; Winner of 1999 President?s Award. International Association of Personnel in Employment Security (IAPES), Member, 1990 - Present; Program Co-Chair, 1997 International Conference. William W. Thompson II (6) Education: 0 BA cum laude; Amherst College, Amherst Massachusetts. 0 Juris Doctor; Columbia University School of Law, New York. 0 MA in Spiritual and Pastoral Care; Loyola University in Maryland. 0 lgnatian Spirituality Program, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Georgetown, DC. Professional Certifications: 0 Member of the United States Senior Executive Service. 0 Member of the Bars of Maryland (presently inactive); Virginia (presently inactive), New York (presently inactive), US Supreme Court and numerous Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal and District Courts. November, 2014 to Present: Administrator of the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) of the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor. i am the chief executive of OFLC. OFLC renders decisions regarding whether to grant Foreign Labor Certifications for four US employment immigration and non-immigration programs: PERM (the "green card?); (highly-skilled temporary workers); H-ZB (lower skilled temporary workers); and H-ZA (temporary agricultural workers). OFLC determines whether employer applicants have appropriately recruited US workers, and whether employers? use of foreign workers will adversely impact US workers' wages and working conditions. OFLC consists of approximately 400 staff in Washington DC, Chicago, and Atlanta. As the chief executive of OFLC I am responsible for the overall leadership of the organization, establishment of policy, management of the work force, budget and finance, and relationships with external stakeholders that include the White House, Department of State, Department of HHS, Department of Homeland Security, Congress, worker protection advocates, employers across the United States who use labor certification services, and professional services organizations. OFLC is a highly visible part of the US. immigration and temporary foreign labor system. May, 2011 to November, 2014: Administrator of the Office of Management and Administrative Services (OMAS) of the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the U.S. Department of Labor. ETA is the Federal Government's administrator of national workforce investment and training programs. ETA manages the Workforce Investment and Opportunities Act, Foreign Labor Certification program, the national apprenticeship program, Job Corps, the Trade Adjustment Act, and Federal Unemployment Insurance programs. OMAS consists of approximately 150 staff that provides human resources, FOIA, regional office coordination, information technology and other administrative services to ETA. OMAS is responsible for managing the Federal grants program of ETA, which awards hundreds of millions of dollars in a wide range of work force related grants to private sector workforce development providers, education and training providers, and State and local governments to maintain and improve work force services. As the chief executive of OMAS was also the Administrative Officer for ETA, and responsible, as a senior adviser to the Department's leadership for establishment of administrative policy, management of the work force, budget and finance, and relationships with external stakeholders that include Congress, educational and training institutions, employers and the hundreds of grantees who administer the grants provided by ETA. May, 2006 to May, 2011: Associate Solicitor of Labor for Management and Administrative Legal Services (MALS). As the Associate Solicitor, I led a staff of more than 50 attorneys and legal support staff, and was primarily responsible for the management and provision of legal services to the Secretary of Labor, Solicitor of Labor and their subordinates in the areas of finance and budget, procurement, human resources, FOIA, and administrative procedure. I was regularly called on to provide legal counsel and advice at the highest levels regarding prominent and/or controversial matters, and to oversee all litigation on behalf of the Department in my areas of responsibility. April, 2001 to May, 2006: Executive Director of the Office of Compliance of the United States Congress (non-partisan appointment). was the chief executive of the non-partisan Congressional agency responsible for administering the Congressional Accountability Act (2 USC 1301 et seq). I was appointed by, and reported to the bipartisan Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance. The Board is chosen by the majority and minority leaders of both the House and Senate. The Congressional Accountability Act applies thirteen employment, civil rights, safety and health and labor laws to all Congressional offices, including the personal offices of each senator and member of the House, and to Legislative Branch agencies, including the Government Accountability Office and Library of Congress. The Office of Compliance enforces the Act by overseeing the maintenance of health and safety requirements in the Capitol complex, investigating allegations of labor, EEO and employment laws by Congressional and other Legislative Branch offices, and serving as the Legislative Branch's administrative tribunal to determine the merits of complaints against employers initiated by Legislative Branch employees or by the General Counsel of the Office. While serving in the Executive Director position I was active with Canadian and Mexican colleagues in the North American association of labor regulatory agencies, and represented US. labor agencies in international meetings. 1986 to April, 2001: President and principal member of the Law Firm of Zwerdling, Paul, Leibig, Kahn, Thompson and Wolly, P.C., Washington DC. Zwerdling, Paul is a law firm engaged in the representation of employee organizations, employees and other grass roots organizations around the United States. In addition to serving as chief executive of the firm, I engaged in a nation-wide practice in labor and civil rights litigation, collective bargaining and general representation. My practice included responsibilities as General Counsel or Counsel to the international, national and/or local affiliates of the United Auto Workers, American Newspaper Guild, United Food and Commercial Workers, Fraternal Order of Police, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Graphic Arts International Union and others. i represented employees and other individuals in litigation involving violation of First and Fourteenth Amendment rights, and of equal employment opportunity. Prior to 1986, practiced labor law in New York City and Arlington VA., was Director of Litigation of a legal aid office in Brooklyn, NY, and represented the City of New York prosecuting slumlords in the Bronx. CARRIE A. SNIDAR (6) SUMMARY Project Manager with 15+ years experience in both the public and private sectors. Skills include: program administration, leadership, critical thinking and analysis, oral and written communication, project management, event planning, scheduling, compiling information and brie?ng book preparation. Proven ability in public relations, customer service, and government affairs. Extensive travel experience. Excellent team player with ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment. EXPERIENCE US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) April 2002 Present \Vashington, DC Program Manager, GS-15 - Office of Regional Management (ORM) December 2012 Present Manage day-to-day operations and communications of ORM, which includes six regional of?ces across the country and nearly 300 staff, whose principal mission is to provide technical assistance and oversight to 2800 grants to state and local workforce agencies and partners. As a member of the ETA Executive team, I provide effective and ef?cient communication between the National Program Of?ces and the six Regional Of?ces in order to ensure coordinated ETA goals and strategies. Manage and advise on matters pertaining to communicating with the Regional Of?ces on workforce system activities and strategies, performance and accountability, and resource utilization. Provide ef?cient and valuable leadership and coordination of activities between the National Program Of?ces and six Regional Of?ces. Evaluate and consider the impact of the Regional Of?ces when coordinating activities with the National Program Of?ces. Manage Regional and State- speci?c Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) on behalf of the six Regional Of?ces and serve as the Contracting Of?cer?s Representative (COR) for $1.4 million in contracts. Contribute to and facilitate the alignment of Regional TAT efforts with agency-wide efforts. Represent the Regions in the TAT Coordination workgroup, TAT Administrators meetings, and facilitate TAT Regional Leads meeting. Represent the Regional Of?ces and implement communication protocols in Audits/ Investigations. Manage Regional Of?ce activities pertaining to the Operating Plan and Production Measures. Manage coordinated Regional Administrator (RA) Regional Of?ce exchanges of data and information facilitating collegial resource allocations and usage. Represent and advise on policy matters related to Grants Management/ Monitoring. Manage two ?Jll-time federal staff members. Program Analyst, GS-14 - Of?ce of Regional Management (ORNI) April 2008 December 2012 Assist Program Manager in managing and coordinating day-to-day operations and communications of ORM, which includes six regional of?ces across the country and nearly 300 staff. Propose solutions and implement changes which incorporate Regional feedback to operational and communication?related inef?ciencies. Organize weekly and quarterly RA meetings, ensuring the agendas reflect high-level National Of?ce topics which affect the Regions. Lead, facilitate and attend multiple bi-weekly, and ad hoc Program Of?ce meetings with managers and/ or Federal Project Of?cers (FPOs). Manage Regional and State?speci?c TAT on behalf of the six Regional Of?ces and serve as COR for $1.4 million in contracts. Contribute to and facilitate the alignment of Regional TAT efforts with agency-wide efforts. Represent the Regions in the TAT Coordination workgroup, TAT Administrators meetings, and facilitate TAT Regional Leads meeting. Initiated and created the new and improved Outlook-based Technical Assistance Calendar, which is uscd by all of ETA to share and leverage TA meetings, conferences, and roll outs of products. Represent the Regional Of?ces and implement communication protocols in Audits/ Investigations. Participate in entrance and exit conferences, and ensure communication protocol is followed before grantee or Regional site visits commence. Share all pertinent audit material with Regional leadership; review determinations and ?ndings and provide comments on draft and ?nal reports. Acted in the absence of the Program Manager and represented in interactions with the Of?ce of the Assistant Secretary and other Senior Executives. Provide oversight of and promote the usage of the ORM Of?cial account as the principle communication vehicle between the National Program Of?ces and the six Regional Of?ces. Trained contractor personnel in supporting administrative duties in support of the Of?ce of Regional Management, including the processing of correspondence in the Secretary?s Information Management System (SIMS), scheduling calls and meeting for regional business, maintaining up-to-date tracking database of Action Items to ensure timely response to requests and monitoring the ORM of?cial account. Special Assistant, GS-14 - Of?ce of the Assistant Secretary for ETA April 2002 -- April 2008 Managed and coordinated day?to-day operations and communications, as well as quarterly events of the $325 million Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative, a national workforce development initiative involving 39 regions across the country and nearly 100 ETA National and Regional of?ce staff. Orchestrated strategic outreach activities in marketing the Assistant Secretary?s message to the public. Public Liaison for the Assistant Secretary to the Of?ce of the Secretary, ten partner federal agencies, non?pro?t and stakeholder organizations, business associations and the general public. Managed logistics and operational activities involving in-town and out-ofutown events. Prepared trip and event brie?ng books, coordinating with numerous internal and external of?ces. Ensured complete and effective follow-up on all the Assistant Secretary?s commitments as a result of events. Personal aide to the Assistant Secretary when on travel. Travel experience includes more than 200 trips to nearly all 50 states and as part of the US. delegation to international forums including the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris and the US. Canada Joint Seminar in Banff. US. Census Monitoring Board - Suitland, MD August 1998 - October 2001 Press Assistant Drafted, edited and distributed advisories, releascs, op?eds and general correspondence. Edited and proofread reports to Congress. Pitched events to press and coordinated media coverage of events and hearings. Researched and distributed daily press clips to Board Members and staff. Tracked census legislation, as well as national media and political opinion on controversial census issues. Maintained media database and video and print news archives. Handled daily questions and information requests from media, congressional offices, state and local of?cials, community leaders and the general public. Archived communications department materials according to government speci?cations. 0 Initiated and designed database that managed the distribution of more than 4400 census promotional videos. 0 Primary editor of bipartisan report to Congress on 150 staff visits to Local Census Of?ces nationwide. US. Senate Radio-Television Gallery Washington, DC March 1998 ?]une 1998 News Intern USA Today/Olsten Staf?ng - Arlington, VA January 1998 - March 1998 Administrative Assistant NBC - \Vashington, DC September 1997 - December 1997 Consumer News Intern EDUCATION Virginia Tech, Class of 1996 Bachelor of Arts in Communications. Minor in English. Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society U.S. Department Of Labor Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management Washington, D.C. 20210 MAY '3 2011 VIA USPS EMAIL Mr. Austin R. Evers Executive Director American Oversight 1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 3255 Washington, DC 20005 Email: foia@americanoversi2ht.org RE: FOIA Request No. 828728 Dear Mr. Evers: I am sending you this letter as the interim disclosure of?cer for the Of?ce of the Secretary in response to your April 12, 2017, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the US. Department of Labor. You requested: (1) Records suf?cient to identify all employees who entered into a position at the agency as ?political appointees? since January 20, 2017, including title; (2) Records suf?cient to identify all career employees who have been detailed into a leadership of?ce or component front of?ce since January 20, 2017, and their title and originating agency; (3) Records suf?cient to identify members of the ?beachhead teams?; (4) For individuals identi?ed in response to numbers 1 3: a. resumes provided by the individual b. any con?icts or ethics waivers or authorizations issued for the individual (5) Records suf?cient to identify the members of the ?landing teams?. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with an interim response. For numbers one and three, the Department has posted its list of political appointees and Beachhead Team members (through March 20, 2017) at An updated list of political appointees (through May 3, 2017, and including on?board BeachHead Team members) is enclosed. For number ?ve, the individuals assigned to the Department by then President-elect Trump?s transition team were: Mark Cowan; Eric Dreiband; Diana Richard Manning; Nathan Mehrens; Loren Smith; F. Vincent Vernuccio and Mark Zelden. This information can be found online at: Please note that these were not DOL employees; any inquiries regarding their role on the transition team should be referred to the White House. We are processing potentially responsive records related to numbers two and four and will provide you with an updated response as soon as we?re able. While this is an interim response, you may contact the DOL FOIA Public Liaison, Thomas Hicks, at 202-693-5427 or by email at hicks.thomas@dol. gov if you have questions or concerns. Alternatively, you may contact the Of?ce of Government Information Services (OGIS), within the National Archives and Records Administration, to inquire about the mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Of?ce of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. You can also reach that of?ce by e-mail at ogis@nara.gov, by phone at 202?741- 5770, by fax at 202?741-5769, or by calling toll-free at 1?877-684-6448. Additionally, if you are not satis?ed with the response to this request, you may administratively appeal by writing to the Solicitor of Labor within 90 days from the date of this letter. The appeal must state in writing the grounds for the appeal, and it may include any supporting statements or arguments, but such statements are not required. In order to facilitate processing of the appeal, please include your mailing address and daytime telephone number, as well as a copy of the initial request and copy of this letter. The envelope and letter of the appeal should be clearly marked ?Freedom of Information Act Appeal.? Any amendment to the appeal must be made in writing and received prior to a decision. The appeal should be addressed to the Solicitor of Labor, Division of Management and Administrative Legal Services, US. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N2420, Washington, DC 20210. Appeals may also be submitted by email to foiaappeal@dol. gov. Appeals submitted to any other email address will not be accepted. Si ce ely, Chris Administrative Of? er Of?ce of the Assistant Secre ary for Administration and Management US. Department of Labor Enclosure Political Appointees On-Board Date Title Acosta, Rene Alexander 4/28/2017 Secretary of Labor Anderson, Byron 1/20/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Bolen, Derrick 2/2/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Bozzuto, Robert 1/20/2017 White House Liaison Cheewing, Todd 1/20/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Conway, Molly 2/5/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Ellis, Curtis 1/20/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Evans, Eric 1/23/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Gardner, Janelle 1/20/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Geale, Nicholas 2/16/2017 Deputy Solicitor of Labor Kopley, Russell 1/20/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Lineberger, Tim 1/23/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Mannix, Patrick 1/23/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Mehrens, Nathan 1/20/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Miller, Matthew 5/2/2017 Senior Advisor, Veterans Employment and Training Service Packer, Shawn 4/2/2017 Attorney Advisor, Office of the Solicitor Palmer, Wayne 1/20/2017 Senior White House Advisor Patterson, Andrew 1/20/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Ray, Paul 5/1/2017 Counselor to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Rogers, Jillian 1/20/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary 01/20/2017[1] Sherk, James Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Smith, Gavin 1/23/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Tiso, Daniel 1/23/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary Zelden, Mark 1/20/2017 Special Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary [1] This individual is currently on a detail at the White House. *This list is current as of May 3, 2017 U.S. Department Of Labor Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management Washington, D.C. 20210 MAY 0 2011 VIA USPS EMAIL Mr. Austin R. Evers Executive Director American Oversight 1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 3255 Washington, DC 20005 Email: foia@americanoversight.or2 RE: OIA Request No. 828728 Dear Mr. Evers: I am sending you this follow-up letter as the interim disclosure of?cer for the Of?ce of the Secretary in response to your April 12, 2017, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the U.S. Department of Labor. You requested: (1) Records suf?cient to identify all employees who entered into a position at the agency as ?political appointees? since January 20, 2017, including title; (2) Records suf?cient to identify all career employees who have been detailed into a leadership of?ce or component front of?ce since January 20, 2017, and their title and originating agency; (3) Records suf?cient to identify members of the ?beachhead teams?; (4) For individuals identi?ed in response to numbers 1 3: a. resumes provided by the individual b. any con?icts or ethics waivers or authorizations issued for the individual (5) Records suf?cient to identify the members of the ?landing teams?. This is a second interim response related to your request. On May 8, 2017, I provided you with information related to numbers one, three, and ?ve. This interim response relates to number four. Enclosed are the resumes for 18 DOL appointees, comprising 34 pages. Redactions have been applied pursuant to exemption B6 (personal information). We are continuing to process potentially responsive records related to numbers two and four and will provide you with an updated response as soon as we?re able. While this is an interim response, you may contact the DOL FOIA Public Liaison, Thomas Hicks, at 202-693-5427 or by email at hicks.thomas@dol.gov if you have questions or concerns. Alternatively, you may contact the Of?ce of Government Information Services (OGIS), within the National Archives and Records Administration, to inquire about the mediation services they offer. The contact information for OGIS is as follows: Of?ce of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. You can also reach that of?ce by e?mail at ogis@nara. gov, by phone at 202-741- 5770, by fax at 202-741-5769, or by calling toll-free at 1-877-684-6448. Additionally, if you are not satis?ed with the response to this request, you may administratively appeal by writing to the Solicitor of Labor within 90 days from the date of this letter. The appeal must state in writing the grounds for the appeal, and it may include any supporting statements or arguments, but such statements are not required. In order to facilitate processing of the appeal, please include your mailing address and daytime telephone number, as well as a copy of the initial request and copy of this letter. The envelope and letter of the appeal should be clearly marked ?Freedom of Information Act Appeal.? Any amendment to the appeal must be made in writing and received prior to a decision. The appeal should be addressed to the Solicitor of Labor, Division of Management and Administrative Legal Services, US. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N2420, Washington, DC 20210. Appeals may also be submitted by email to foiaappeal@dol.gov. Appeals submitted to any other email address will not be accepted. ill topher Ye Administrative Of?cer Of?ce of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management US. Department of Labor erel Enclosure Byron E. Anderson Summary of Quali?cations Management Skills 0 Experience managing organizations, retained lawyers, lobbyists and consultants in a government, trade association and corporate environment Government Relations Skills 0 Served as a senior executive in the Bush Administration 0 Served in a senior capacity in the US. House Senate for more than six years 0 Worked with Congress for more than 14 years as a senior legislative representative for the nation?s largest trade association and for three Fortune 100 companies 0 Directed activity of major Political Action Committees grassroots organizations 0 Active participant in several national and state trade associations and business organizations, political party organizations and committees Public Relations/Fundraising Skills 0 Extensive public speaking and writing experience and working relationships with national media 0 Experienced in fundraising, grassroots, political strategy and media relations Legal Skills 0 Legal experience includes legislative, corporate, and criminal law with trial work Professional Experience Assistant Director of Federal Government Relations AEGON USA, Inc. Recruited to establish Washington, DC. of?ce for one of the nation?s largest diversi?ed ?nancial services companies. Responsible for coordinating government affairs and political activity for corporate of?ce and its many subsidiaries. Lobby Congress, coordinate extensive grassroots network, manage one of the largest corporate political action committees, and an active participant in several national trade associations and business organizations. June 2006 Dec. 2016 Salary $240,000 Associate Administrator Risk Management Agency, US. Department of Agriculture As a senior manager appointed by President Bush, I was responsible for developing and implementing a plan for modernizing this agency and its programs utilized by the agricultural community. I had oversight and daily management responsibilities for more than 500 staff, and an annual budget exceeding $70 million and implementation of the $4 billion federal crop insurance program. Served as Secretary to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Board of Directors. Interaction with congressional leaders, insurance industry executives, business leaders, and key Bush Administration representatives. Appointed by the USDA Secretary to manage the 2005 Combined Federal Campaign, raising more than $2 million in volunteer contributions for charitable organizations. July 2002 - 2006 SES position, Salary $175,000 Senior Vice President - Government Affairs, American General Corporation Established Washington, D. C. of?ce and directed federal government relations for American General Corporation, amatobmsurancel ?rancial semis?es ?rrm Managed federal lobbying and political activigz .. . . - .I'v- .- included ?nancml serv1ces, consumer ?nance, and insurance tax iss'ucs. 11W congressional leadership and members of the Congress from both political parties. Developed and managed one of the nation?s largest corporate political action committees. Aug. 1996 Jan. 2002 Salary $300,000 Legislative Vice President, New York Life Insurance Co. Federal government relations and legal services to America's third largest insurance company with operations in life and health insurance and a full range of ?nancial products. Special emphasis on federal health, banking, tax, and solvency issues. Performed a variety of political, fundraising and grassroots activity on behalf of New York Life and in conjunction with other insurance companies, trade associations and industry groups. 1991 - 1996 Salary $150,000 Attorney Government relations and consulting on ?nancial services issues to a variety of businesses and individuals. Areas of concentration included the Congress, Resolution Trust Corporation, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and other federal agencies. Published a newsletter with a national distribution. Legal services included criminal defense with trial work and federal government procurement and contracts. 1988 1991 Salary $250,000 Legislative Director, National Association of Realtors Represented Association views to Members of Congress and staff on tax, banking, housing and other real estate related issues. Managed grassroots organization and formed coalitions. Directed political fundraising and managed political action committee. 1985 - 1988 Salary $125,000 Director, Subcommittee on General Oversight and Investigations, US. House of Representatives Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Director of Republican staff. Developed agenda for Subcommittee hearings and activities. Areas of involvement included brokered deposits, junk bonds, and money laundering. Assisted in developing full committee ?nancial services agenda. 1984 - 1985 Administrative Assistant/Legislative Director, US. Rep. Stan Parris Managed the Hill and District of?ce staff. Extensive press, speech writing, public speaking and campaign experience. Research and writing focus on ?nancial services issues. Served as liaison to business community with federal agency regulatory and contract disputes. 1981 - 1985 Legislative Assistant, Health Insurance Association of America Monitored health and insurance related legislation and regulations. Research and writing for industry newsletter. 1980 - 1981 Legislative Assistant, US Sen. William (R-Colo.) Research and writing on a ?nancial services issues and a variety of legislative and regulatory issues. 1978 1979, US. House of Representatives, 1979 - 1980, US. Senate Antioch School 01 Law, Wasln11gtorfD.C., Jur1s Doctor, 1982 University of Pittsburgh at ohnstown, B.A. Government Russian Studies, 1975 Bar Membership Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, 1985, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, 1991, American Bar Association, 1985, District of Columbia Bar Association, 1985 Presidential Campaigns Bush - Cheney 2000, Fundraising for Pioneer Bush Pioneers Lawyers for Bush - Cheney 2004, precinct organizer for Philadelphia Election Lawyers for McCain - Palin 2008, Election Fraud Unit, Republican National Headquarters Trump?Pence Transition August 2016 December 2016 MOST RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Deputy State Director, New Hampshire Victory 2016, Concord, NH (Jan. 2016-Nov. 2016) New Hampshire Republican State Committee - Guided and led a diverse field team of over 75 with the goal to make as many phone and door-to-door targeted voter contacts in a critical 2016 presidential swing state. Implemented a new and innovative RNC field structure with the State Director and coordinated extensively with the Trump/Pence campaign and local campaigns. Co-trained regional staff in becoming better managers for their local staff and neighborhood teams. Also became better equipped at solving day-to-day ?eld issues ef?ciently. Ultimately, the NH Victory Program made almost triple the amount of voter contacts than the 2012 program. 0 Worked closely with the Data Director to construct and lobby the State House to amend NH law as it relates to obtaining absentee ballot information. New statute HE. 1377 (passed in June 2016) allowed state candidates the ability to purchase the full statewide ?le of absentee ballot reque?stees, which revolutionized the way the coordinated campaign could reach out to absentee voters for years to come. Political Director/State Political Director (Coordinator), NHGOP, Concord, NH (Dec. 2013-Dec. 2015) New Hampshire Republican State Committee - Managed the 2014 Republican New Hampshire State House races, resulting in a wave Republican takeover with a net gain of 67 seats. Served as campaign manager for all Republican state representative nominees, and particularly worked with 20 candidates running in target races prime for pickup. Was a liaison between the Party and the Minority Leader and the new Speaker. In 2015, led special election House candidates to victory, winning 5 of 5 seats left vacant and ensured the signi?cant majority control. 0 Organized and helped organize many large-scale events for the state party, including the ?rst-ever Northeast Republican Leadership Conference, the First-in-the-Nation Town Hall (which attracted countless presidential candidates), and traveling candidate and grassroots trainings across New Hampshire. Incorporated presidential candidates and the First-in-the-Nation tradition into these events. Regional Field Director, New Jersey Victory 2013, Morris County, NJ (May 2013-Nov. 2013) Republican National Committee/ New Jersey Republican Party - Diligently recruited a strong grassroots volunteer network in support of Governor Christie and the Morris County Republican ticket - the Governor?s home county and one of the most strategic counties for the GOP in New Jersey. Directed one of the most active ?eld of?ces in the state, while encouraging a fun and productive Victory Center environment. Regularly met aggressive targets for voter contact in the most heavily dense Republican county in New Jersey. Field Representative, New Hampshire Victory 2012, Derry, NH (Jun. 2012-Nov. 2012) New Hampshire Republican State Committee - Rapidly grew one of the most active and effective Republican grassroots volunteer organizations in the country during the 2012 presidential campaign. Helped lead support in Rockingham County for Governor Romney and local GOP candidates. Delegated tasks with an emphasis on utilizing volunteers and interns with their best talents in mind. Development Assistant, T. Jefferson?s Monticello, Charlottesville, VA (Jan. 2011-Summer 2011) Of?ce of Development - Swiftly and accurately processed incoming gifts for the mission of preservation and education at Monticello. Responsible for creating daily, weekly. and reports for the Development Of?ce and the President's Of?ce that highlighted fundraising performance and goals. Additionally, cultivated local donors to contribute to the Saunders- Monticello trail. Facilitated a yearly 5K race to promote stewardship for this unique walking trail. Staff Assistant, United States Senate, Washington, DC (Jun. 2007-Aug. 2008) United States Senator Pete V. Domenici (New Mexico) Replied expeditiously to Senator's plentiful constituent correspondence under strict time frames in a fast-paced Capitol Hill office. Was in charge of incoming facsimiles and hard mail. Became highly pro?cient in LA. Capitol Correspond mail processing. EDUCATION The University of the South, Sewanee, TN EA. received 2009 Selected for Who?s Who Among Students. Major: Political Science, w/ international relations concentration Minor: History, w/ emphasis in British history PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, United States Senate; Washington, DC Labor and Pensions Counsel October 2014 - Present . Serve as labor, employment, and pensions counsel to Chairman Lamar Alexander (R?Tennessee). . Extensive knowledge of federal labor and employment laws, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Congressional Review Act, and the employer provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. . Draft legislation, regulatory comment letters, and oversight letters to address policy concerns, including labor and employment rules from the Department of Labor, rules and decisions from the National Labor Relations Board and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Executive Orders. . Plan and execute committee hearings, draft coordinating memoranda, fact sheets, and hearing questions. . Collaborate with leadership, stakeholder groups, and personal of?ce and committee staff to develop legislative and policy solutions. . Co-aLithored a staff report entitled, An Agency on the Wrong Track? Litigation Failures, Misfocused Priorities, and Lack of Transparency Raise Concerns about Important Anti-Discrimination Agency.? Committee on Education and the Workforce, United States House of Representatives; Washington, DC Professional Staff Member February 2012 October 2014 . Served as employment non-discrimination, labor, and health policy advisor to Chairman John Kline (R- Minnesota). - Planned and executed committee hearings, roundtables, and legislative markups; drafted coordinating memoranda, fact sheets, and hearing questions. . Conducted oversight of the Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and National Labor Relations Board including meetings, congressional oversight letters, and regulatory comment letters. . Drafted Pub. L. No. 113-50 relating to Davis-Bacon Act claims processing reform. . Drafted legislative solutions and collaborated with leadership of?ces and committees of jurisdiction regarding strategy related to repealing and replacing the Patient Protection and A?ora?able Care Act. . Worked with personal of?ce staff to provide issue-speci?c guidance, recommendations, and draft legislation. Of?ce of The Honorable John Kline (R?Minnesota), United States House of Representatives; Washington, DC Senior Legislative Assistant July 2007 August 2008; September 2009 February 2012 . Served as lead policy advisor to Congressman Kline on issues related to agriculture, education, environment, health care, judiciary, labor, Medicaid, Medicare, small business, Social Security, welfare, and the workforce. . Hired, trained, and supervised interns and created the of?ce intern manual. Drinker Biddle Reath Washington, DC Legislative Assistant January 2007 July 2007; August 2008 September 2009 . Drafted legislative language and policy resolutions to address clients? regulatory and legislative concerns. . Developed advocacy materials for clients based upon their legislative and regulatory goals. . Scheduled and coordinated advocacy days for clients on Capitol Hill and with administrative agencies. University; Washington, DC Colonial Inauguration Siblings Program Coordinator (September 2005 - August 2006) Colonial Inauguration Siblings Program Staffer (March 2005 August 2005) . Hired, trained, and managed an 18-person staff to work with more than 250 children throughout the summer. . Negotiated large vendor contracts on behalf of the university. . Collaborated with university faculty and administration to plan and implement the siblings program. The Executive Of?ce of the President of the United States; Washington, DC White House Volunteer Program September 2005 December 2005 . Dedicated 30 hours per week in the Of?ce of Presidential Correspondence. . Responded to Presidential invitations, drafted letters for new issues, and helped develop a more ef?cient way to respond to correspondence. CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE . National Republican Senatorial Committee; Indiana Election Day Operations Attorney and P011 Watcher (October 2016) . Todd Young (R?Indiana) for United States Senate; Volunteer (October 2016) . John Kline (R?Minnesota) for United States Congress; Volunteer (October 2010, October 2012, and October 2014) . Mike McFadden (R-Minnesota) for United States Senate; Volunteer (October 2014) . Bush-Cheney 2004 Re-Election Campaign; Intern, Political Department (January 2004 November 2004) EDUCATION American University Washington College of Law; Washington, DC Juris Doctor, Cum Laude . Health Law and Policy, Managing Editor . Evening Law Student Association, President The George Washington University; Washington, DC Bachelors of Arts, Political Science and Cum Laude BAR ADMISSIONS Member of the Maryland Bar and eligible to waive into the District of Columbia Bar. CURTIS ELLSI .. Executive Summary Expertise in electoral and grassroots campaigns, coalition building, communications strategy and policy 0 Communications and trade policy adviser, speechwriter and media surrogate on Trump-Pence campaign 0 Created and ran 501(c)(4) campaign with Sen. Jeff Sessions and Donald Trump to oppose TPP ?ObamaTrade,? building coalition of labor, tea party, anti-immigration and evangelical groups 0 Senior staff positions in US House of Representatives, nationally targeted congressional campaigns and state and local legislatures Translates complex policy into accessible language to motivate action Professional Experience Donald J. Trump for President (2016) Senior Advisor: Policy, Communications, Speechwriting, Media Surrogate, American Jobs Alliance 501 (2011-Present) Founder Executive Director Created and executed $2.5 million ?Stop ObamaTrade? grassroots campaign against TPP/Trade Promotion Authority With Donald Trump Sen. Jeff Sessions targeting House Senate Republicans World Net Daily (2014-Present) United Nations Correspondent and Columnist Relevant Information LTD (2011-Present) Strategic Media Consultant for clients including Center for Opportunity Urbanism, Competitive Governance Action, Repeal 16 Campaign for Primary Accountability SuperPAC (2011-2014) Communications Director for multimillion dollar IEs on 12 Congressional campaigns, on-the-record spokesman Jack Davis for Congress (NY-26), Campaign Manager (2011) Managed ballot access and electoral campaign in special election; selected and oversaw consultant team; served as on the record spokesman New York State Senate Central Staff (2009-2011) Media liaison Boston City Council (2008-2009) Communications Director, Councilman-at-large Sam Yoon Congressman Steve Kagen (WI-8) Washington, DC. (2007-2008) Communications Director in Capitol Hill of?ce and re-election campaign CNN Lou Dobbs Tonight (2006) Writing and producing segments for live daily broadcast Jack Davis for Congress (NY -26), Communications Director (2006) On the record spokesman, produced all media on nationally targeted campaign Associated Press Radio TV, NY Reporter Producer (2005) Jack Davis for Congress, Communications Director (2004) Developed and executed earned paid media strategies America Radio Network, Radio Talk Show Host, NY (2002) Nationally syndicated radio talk show host and correspondent Freelance Reporter Writer - Print Broadcast (2000) New York Times, NPR, Marketplace, Financial Times, Wired, Popular Science, Premiere, Rolling Stone, US Weekly, AARP The Magazine, American Legacy, London Independent, Conde Nast Traveler, NY Post HBO - Documentary Producer ?America Undercover? (2000) America Undercover ?Suicide? PBS Producer Writer ?Great Entrepreneurs? documentary series (2000) Producer, writer of biographical segments for national series Bader TV News Broadcast Public Relations, NY Producer Director (2000) VPKs and satellite media tours for Fortune 500 clients, including Nike, Mercedes Benz, Sony, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Derek eter TIME magazine NY (1999) Community producer and writer for TlME.com and TIME magazine - Writer Producer (1996) Launched cable and CNN NY Bureau (1995) Writer and Producer CBS News New York (1994) Writer, producer, reporter all-news format CURTIS ELLIS Education Member References: San Francisco State University Broadcast Communication Arts and Creative Writing Writers Guild of America, East American Association of Political Consultants Stephen Miller, Sen. Jeff Sessions, Rep. Chris Collins Eric Evans Work Histog E-Squared Communications ]anna0/ 2002 to Prevent Watbz'ngton DC Managing Director 0 Founded and developed a public affairs relations consulting practice. I Developed client and new business relationships 0 Created communications strategies for political, private and non?profit organizations 0 Managed and lead cross?functional teams to accomplished organizational objectives 0 Developed messaging, identified key stakeholders and target audiences 0 Media trained C-level executives 0 Created press releases, articles, speeches, blogs 0 Designed social media campaigns and content for websites Donald Trump for President fnb/ 2076 November 2076 Advance Lead - Managed a team of advance operative; to complete eventi and tar?i? in a ?nite amount of time 0 Managed a budget for overall events 0 Liaison for vendors, state staff, local and state elected of?cials 0 liaison for in local markets 0 Coordinated event logistics with local and national teams Katz for Mayor 2003 . Febrnagl 2003 to November 2003 sz'ladetvbz'a, PA Director ofScbedn/z'ng and Advance Created and 0067'de icbeda/e?r tbe candidate and campaign 0 Constructed and implemented campaign events and activities to maximize the visibility and message of the campaign 0 Oversaw the placement of all press events and conferences, major coalitions and fundraising functions 0 Managed department personnel and created budget 0 Senior advisor to candidate ensured that time spent campaigning matched strategic imperatives 0 Managed cross?functional team that implemented high visibility stunts and street theatrics over the last ?100 Hours? of the campaign 0 Managed all vendors and advance personnel associated with campaign events and activities directly involving the candidate The Welfare To Work Partnership ja?/ 7 997 to October 2002 Waibz'ngton, DC The Welfare to Work Partnership (The Partnership) is a national non?partisan, nonprofit organization formed in 1997, by five companies Sprint, United Airlines, UPS, Burger King and Monsanto to encourage and educate companies to hire and retain former welfare recipients. My responsibilities include, but are not limited to enhancing and protecting the image of the organization. During my tenure, I have secured nearly 2000 newspapers articles and a host of local and national television and radio shows for The Partnership. Vice Preiz'dent of Commanz'catz'ont 0 Developed and implemented communications and marketing strategies for national headquarters and affiliates in five major cities New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and New Orleans 0 Advisor to CEO and executive team on political and public organizational image 0 Developed and managed press events with the former and current presidents of the United States, US. Senators, Representatives, and Governors 0 Wrote and edited US. Congressional testimony for public hearings 0 Wrote and placed Op-eds regarding the business community?s role in the success of welfare reform Eric L. Evans Page 2 We??are to work eontz'nned Trained and prepared company CEOs, elected of?cials, and former welfare recipients to give congressional testimony and answer media inquires 0 Chief spokesperson for the organization, developed message points for internal and external communications 0 Oversaw procedures, policies, and programs involved in creating a revenue?generating marketing department: e.g. publications and subscriptions for sale, speaker?s bureau, and various consulting serv1ces 0 Designed and launched book tour for organization?s book titled ?No Free Lunch? 0 Developed communications and press plan for 2,000?person, three-day national conference Media Manager 0 Worked to raise the pro?le of The Partnership through media outreach 0 Assisted in developing and launching a national air and print Public Service Announcement (PSA) supported by the Ad Council 0 Led outreach to national and local press corps, wrote media advisories and press releases, managed radio, satellite television tours 0 Managed all event logistics, created budgets and negotiated with consultants and vendors as needed Dole for President - Dole/Kemp 96 fannary 7996 to November 7996 Warnington, DC Aeeonnt Manager National Surrogater Dz'vz'rz?on Managed a portfolio of Governors, US. Senators, Congressional Representatives and political dignitaries and recruited surrogates and their staffs to take active roles in the presidential election 0 Coordinated schedules and travel itineraries to match campaign requirements 0 Reviewed talking points to coincide with current campaign messages 0 Created events and media opportunities highlighting surrogates? specific Advanee Reprerentatz've for Senator Bob Dole and Secretary Jack Kemp 0 Coordinated event logistics for national campaign event 0 Assisted in arranging the logistical set-up and timeline 0 Oversaw local political organizers to customize events to Dole/ Kemp standards 0 Managed all contracts with local vendors Helped generate news releases, public notices, and special functions to encourage crowd turnout Created budget for the advance operation?s technical support for the national Dole/ Kemp campaign Direct Impact Company 7994 to November 7995 Alexandria, VA Direct Impact is a grassroots lobbying and public relations ?rm that specializes in galvanizing sector-based businesses. Major account during my tenure was the Chlorine Chemistry Council. Nerf/jean Regiona/Manager- for the Chlorine Chemistry Council Mobilization Of?ce 0 Acted as a political liaison, recruiting business leaders to respond to attacks against the chlorine industry 0 Coordinated grassroots coalitions to act on legislative and regulatory initiatives 0 Assisted in expanding base of grassroots coalition Internships Of?ce of Senator Connie Mack (R-FL) fame 7993 to Augmz? 7993 Watbz'ngz?on, DC 0 Assisted with coordinated special programs responding to constituent services 0 Researched and assisted small businesses locate federal loans or grants to grow their companies- Of?ce of Representative Frank Riggs CA) September 7992 2?0 December 7993 War/Jingz?on, DC 0 Researched health and environmental issues 0 Assisted general staff on special projects Education State University of New York at Buffalo Augmf 7985 to May 7990 Majored in English and Political Science Volunteer Activities Executive Board - 100 Black Men of Greater Washington DC 2006? Present Junior Board Member The National Kidney Foundation Joseph?s House Hospice for homeless men Janelle A. Gardner EXPERIENCE US. House Education the Workforce Committee. Chairman John Kline October 2013 January 2017 Director of Coalitions and Member Services Serve as the Committee?s chief liaison and primary point of contact to House Republican Conference, House Leadership of?ces and external groups 0 Establish communication and relationships with committee staff, personal offices, and outside stakeholders - Foster Committee Member engagement and support for the Committee?s agenda and activities 0 Maintain communication with outside groups so they too feel engaged and valuable to committee policy 0 Organize and notice Roundtables, Briefings, and Hearings for Members and staff - Organize and prepare speakers during Floor debate and consideration 0 Receiving letters of support from outside organizations on important pieces of legislation 0 Attend events relative to Committee activities or stakeholders with the Chairman 0 Represent the Committee and Chairman at regular meetings with external groups 0 Supported multiple international Congressional Delegation trips with Members and spouses - Managed several field hearings for Committee Members US. Congressman lohn Kline (MN-02) August 2010 October 2013 Director of Scheduling a Responsible for Member?s schedule in DC and congressional district 0 Administered all scheduling requests and responses 0 Handled Member?s personal correspondence and special projects along with the Chief of Staff 0 Oversaw all Member and staff travel US. Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) July 2009 July 2010 Scheduler - Responsible for Member?s schedule in DC and congressional district 0 Administered all scheduling request and responses - Oversaw the staffing for the Member for meetings and events 0 Coordinated all Member and staff travel 0 Handled Member?s personal correspondence and special projects along with the Chief of Staff US. Congressman Rick Renzi January 2008 December 2008 Of?ce Manager 0 Handled all Scheduler/ Executive Assistant duties - Oversaw front of?ce operations, including equipment and supplies, and managing the intern program - Managed staff schedules and vacation requests 0 Assisted with bookkeeping, payroll and reimbursements Scheduler, Executive Assistant May 2005 January 2008 Responsible for Member?s Schedule in DC and district Oversaw the staffing for the Member for meetings and events Coordinated all Member and staff travel Handled Member?s personal correspondence and special projects along with the Chief of Staff EDUCATION U?versity of Dayt_0p n- j. .. (A..- 11-1. A DdelClUl U1 :11 LD 111 FUHLILCU. OLICHLC 0 Pi Beta Phi Sorority REFERENCES Available upon request May 2005 ??1311? nnall l\7l:locl 1XUPIVJ Education: St John?s University, Class of 2016 B.A., Government, Minor in Journalism - 3.66 GPA - Member, University Honors Program Employment History: Venue Coordinator, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. 725 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY June November 2016 - Secured large event spaces for rallies featuring Donald J. Trump, Melania Trump, and Mike Pence - Facilitated contractual revisions between the Campaign legal department and venue points of contact - Coordinated with individual state teams to vet and select optimal sites for events - Acted on behalf of campaign to negotiate rates for rentals when needed Executive Intern, Foreign Policy Association 470 Park Avenue South, New York, NY January June 2016 - Conducted outreach initiatives with foreign missions and corporations to gather guest speakers/attendees for events - Drafted and submitted press releases for FPA ?open to the public? events to members of the media - Assisted in on-the-ground operations of the Great Decisions Lecture Series, including catering and crowd control - Provided innovative research on a wide array of globally-oriented subjects Press Intern, United States Mission to the United Nations 799 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY June August 2015 - Transcribed and released statements given by US ambassadors at United Nations and Security Council events - Produced press packets for debrie?ng ambassadors on global events as they unfolded in real time - Recorded United Nations Security Council meetings for both record-keeping and transcription Designed, structured, and coordinated events to help promote US foreign policy at the Mission and at the UN - Engaged various groups in dialogue about the United States? stance on a variety of topics Administrator/Contributor, ForeignPolicyBlogs.com April 2016 Present - Contribute articles discussing primarily Middle Eastern issues, including terrorism and the battle against ISIL - Promote and circulate articles in order to engage average Americans in thoughtful political discussion Staff Writer, The Torch (St John?s University) October 2015 April 2016 - Wrote a regular column about domestic and foreign political issues, including immigration and national security - Occasionally voiced opinionated concerns about campus life and student interests Languages/Accreditations: - Basic pro?ciencies in Spanish and Arabic - Level 2 ?Secret? USG Clearance Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law (Orange, CA) Anticipated graduation: May 2018 . Juris Doctor candidate, Merit Scholarship; 2L Class Rank: Top 25%, . 3.7 in Legal Writing and Research 4.0 in Federal Income Tax: CALI Award Chapman University, Argyros School of Business and Economics (Orange, CA) May 2011 . B.S., Business Administration, Emphasis in Entrepreneurship; Minor, Leadership Organizational Studies . Albert Schweitzer Service Award; Dean?s List; Semester at Sea Study Abroad Program WORK EXPERIENCE Venture Strategic, Associate (Irvine, CA) December 2013 Present . Manage local, state, and federal political campaigns . Assist corporate clients with communications, marketing, and government relations Donald J. Trump for President, Michigan Communications Director August 2016 November 2016 . Handled all press inquiries, campaign communications, and media bookings for the Michigan campaign . Prepared surrogates for media appearances and managed press at events Walraven and Westerfeld LLP, Law Clerk (Aliso Viejo, CA) May 2016 - August 2016 . Researched employment law issues and drafted court documents . Drafted client memos, developed presentations for ?rm marketing, and assisted with trial strategy Orange County Counsel?s Of?ce, Law Clerk (Santa Ana, CA) January 2016 - April 2016 . Researched legal issues affecting the County Government . Drafted legal memos and presented ?ndings to supervising attorneys; attended juvenile detention hearings Of?ce of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Legal Intern (Public Works) June 2015 - August 2015 . Researched municipal legal issues and assisted the President of the Board with daily tasks . Researched and performed administrative tasks for Mayor?s Of?ce of Film and Television Of?cial Patrol, Researcher/Consultant (Los Angeles, CA) May 2013 - September 2013 . Managed and developed strategies for research and data collection . Assisted with company start-up process Kevin James for Mayor of Los Angeles, Deputy Campaign Manager January 2012 - May 2013 - Prepared candidate for all debates, appearances, and interviews . Drafted communications, planned internal daily schedule, and helped develop campaign strategy The Prise Group, undraising Associate (Los Angeles, CA) January 2012 - May 2012 - Organized political and non-pro?t ?indraising events and regularly communicated with donors . Tracked donor and donation information to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws Macy?s Inc., Commissioned Sales Associate (Costa Mesa, CA) October 2011 - December 2011 . Consistently reached daily, weekly, and sales goals . Assisted customers, completed sales transactions, and opened credit accounts VOLUNTEER Operation Gift a Smile, Founding Board Member (Fountain Valley, CA) September 2015 - Present Donald J. Trump for President State Director Field Of?cer (ME, CD-2) Set up and managed RI State HQ for Trump-Pence 2016. Was deployed to Maine?s Second Congressional District. Managed volunteers, worked rallies, performed all duties as assigned by Maine State Director. McCain-Palin 2008 Call Center Director Managed the call center at the National Headquarters in Arlington, VA for the McCain Presidential Campaign. Briefed the National Director of Administration at least once daily (more often as the campaign dictated). Trained new volunteers. Tracked issues, did phone fundraising and event follow ups. Helped manage the of?ce/ground ?oor as needed. Supervised mailing customized packets to centers of in?uence and key constituents. John Robitaille for Governor of RI 2010 Deputy Campaign Manager Served as acting manager from the start of the campaign through the end of summer. Took candidate from 2% in the polls to within 2% of winning. Responsible for managing all aspects of the campaign: Get Out the Vote (GOTV), strategy, working the calendar backwards from election day, debate prep, coordinating commercials, overseeing fundraising, the schedule, the of?ce, volunteers, etc. Oversaw Advance. Attended more events with the candidate (and his wife) than any member of our staff. Served as a surrogate for the candidate. Re-Elect Allan Fung Mayor of Cranston 2012 Campaign Manager Managed the re-election campaign for mayor in the 3rd largest municipality in RI from the beginning: setting up the HQ, recruiting volunteers, etc. Provided strategic consulting to all of the City Council School Committee) candidates Mayor Fung endorsed. Michael Riley for Congress (RI, CD-2) 2012 Strategic Consultant Provided strategic consulting to Michael Riley, esp. on debate prep and GOTV. Allan Fung for Governor of RI 2014 Coalition Outreach Oversaw outreach to the Catholic community and the Pro-Life community. Bob Trager for State Representative 2015 GOTV Manager Managed the GOTV effort and provided strategic consulting to Bob Trager when he ran for the R1 General Assembly in the Special Election. Michael Steele for RNC Chair Caucus Volunteer Worked in DC, contacting voting delegates and alternates. Coordinated logistics the day of the vote. Pat Herrity for Supervisor (Fairfax, VA) Field Representative Performed phone banking and participated in literature drops to get out the vote for the candidate. Republican National Committee Constituent Services Volunteer Answered phone calls, answered emails and responded to mail at the RNC in Washington, DC. TRAININGS ATTENDED Briefed the Republican Governors Association (RGA) on the Robitaille Campaign at the RGA Conference American Majority Boot Camp and Campaign School Have been trained by The Leadership Institute Rep. Joe Trillo Campaign School Operation Clean Government Candidate School. RI Republican Party Campaign School Many other campaign schools in RI, DC and VA. Direct Marketing University (Harte-Hanks) EDUCATION Colby College, Waterville, Maine BA. in Philosophy (Pre-Law) MISC. Named one of the TOP 5 Republican Political Consultants in RI by CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS magazine. Was one of 200 Semi-Finalists for THE APPRENTICE Season 3. Rally Coordinator for John DePetro- Radio. Consultant for many local GOP committees and organizations. Nathan PaulMeltrens Experience Americans for Limited Government Research Foundation (ALGF) 0 President and General Counsel. 2013 - present. In addition to General Counsel duties, manage day to day operations of the organization. Serve as primary spokesman for the organization in various media including T.V., print, talk radio, and new media. 0 General Counsel. 2009 - 2013. Managed legal department. Advised the organization on legal issues, drafted regulatory comments and Other documents. Managed Freedom of Information Act program. U.S. Department of Labor, Of?ce of Labor-Management Standards 0 Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary. 2006 through 2009. Served as an appointee in the Bush Administration. Advised the Deputy Assistant Secretary, researched and analyzed legal issues, drafted regulatory and other documents including proposed regulations, ?nal regulations, and position papers. Stop Union Political Abuse (SUPA) 0 General Counsel. 2003 through 2006. Directed legal activities including ?ling amicus briefs as well as providing legal advice on all issues affecting organization?s mission, pending legislation, etc. 0 Director of Research. 2002 through 2003. Directed organization?s policy operations. Managed outreach efforts. Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) - Legislative and Legal Assistant. 2000-2002. Assisted attorneys with ?rm?s client contacts and issues. Tracked legislation in multiple states. Tom W. Cardin, P.C., Attorneys at Law 0 Law Clerk. 1998-2000. Performed legal research and drafted documents for use in civil litigation. Bar Admissions Admitted in the District of Columbia, Virginia (VA Corporate Counsel), and California. Admitted in several federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 4th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and DC. Circuits. Education 0 J.D., Oak Brook College of Law Government Policy (2002). Research - Widespread experience using multiple media for research including Lexis?Nexis and Westlaw for legal and legislative research. Campaign 0 Deployed in 2006 (St. Louis, MO) and 2008 (Richmond, VA). Worked the legal ?war rooms? on election days. WAYNE PALMER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Innovative government executive with expertise across management, legislative regulatory process, policy, communications, constituent service compliance Former Chief of Staff to third-ranking Republican Senate leader Bicameral service across all types of Congressional offices: personal, committee leadership Former Presidential Management Fellow adept at navigating executive branch Recognized for forecasting and translating legislative process into accessible language Extensive network built through CODELs, STAFFDELs, Bipartisan Senate Chief of Staff Group, presidential transition private-sector advocacy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CENTER FOR PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION, Washington, DC Senior Congressional Relations Manager (2016 Present) 4* Arming presidential transitions with innovative tools to expedite 1,100 Senate-con?rmed appointments Mapped unique cultures, rules dynamics of all 17 Senate committees that con?rm nominees, based on intel gathered from 67 bipartisan senior staff Authored synopsis of how Senate operates differently between Election Day Inauguration Day FONTHEIM INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Washington, DC Chief Operating Officer Vice President (2014 - 2016) Guided Health Policy and Trade Policy practices in service of Fortune 500 clients Launched series of bipartisan Rising Stars delegations of US elected of?cials to China Provided innovative leadership and vision necessary to drive ?nancial vitality operational excellence Negotiated 63% reduction in annual water supply cost; tripled internet bandwidth while reducing annual cost by 54%; saved 60% on disability insurance while adding short-term group life coverage PALMER PUBLIC POLICY, West Grove, PA Washington, DC Principal (2012 2014) Delivered sophisticated policy analysis, legislative forecasting strategy to corporate nonpro?t clients Crafted comprehensive 2014 health policy strategy for National Association of Manufacturers ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS, Wilmington, DE Washington, DC Secretariat; Business Planning Governance (2010 2012) Established cross?functional C?level policy for world?s 7th largest pharmaceutical company Orchestrated approval of 30+ internal policies covering 12,000 employees Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs (2007 2010) WAYNE PALMER Spearheaded drug safety intellectual property team, advocating in both chambers of Congress SENATE CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN RICK SANTORUM (R-PA), Washington, DC Chief of Staff (2004 2007); Policy Director (2001 2004); Senior Legislative Assistant (1998 1999); Legislative Assistant (1995 1998) Promoted through 4 legislative and managerial positions, ultimately supervising 63 employees across 9 of?ces for third?ranking majority leader Advanced Senator?s legislative priorities across Finance, Banking, Armed Services, Agriculture, Aging, Rules and Joint Economic committees Balanced $3.1 million operating budget, returning surplus to taxpayers annually Created incentive?driven performance management process Pioneered use of tele?townhall meetings in Senate Drove communications strategy through 4-person media relations shop Motivated correspondence team to generate record?setting 850,000 responses to constituents Launched 2006 Gold Mouse Award-winning congressional website Devised innovative outreach platform that anticipated today?s use of social media to market Senator Safeguarded security of Senator and staff in wake of 9/11, anthrax and ricin terrorist attacks Shepherded hundreds of constituent requests through Senate appropriations process annually Collaborated \vith White House to vet Federal District, 3rd Circuit Court ambassadorial nominees Ensured outplacement of displaced staff, seamless transfer of assets to incoming Senator?elect, and professional archiving of outgoing Senator's of?cial papers following 2006 election US SENATOR GEORGE VOINOVICH (R-OH), Washington, DC Legislative Director (1999 - 2001) Took hiatus from home?state Senator?s staff to help former Ohio Governor build Capitol Hill of?ce Spearheaded team of 20 advancing robust legislative agenda centered around Homeland Security, Environment Public Works and Ethics committees Vetted legislation through The Big 7 in service of Senator?s role as liaison to state local of?cials PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOW, Washington, DC Highly competitive post-graduate program designed to cross?train cadre of managers (1992 1995) WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT Budget US HOUSE WAYS MEANS Tax Health Policy US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE?Congressional Affairs US SENATE STEERING Policy FEDERAL ELECTION Modernization EDUCATION MASTER OF GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION - Fels Institute of Government, University of Philadelphia, PA WAYNE PALMER BACHELOR OF ARTS, POLITICAL SCIENCE JAPANESE (Phi Beta Kappa) The State University, University Fark, PA EXPERIENCE Republican Party of Coalitions Director December 20 75-]amm0/ 20 7 7 0 Established relationships and built political networks with members of the sportsmen, veterans, faith, and Republican women communities 0 Drafted coalition-speci?c ?eld plans which included media rollouts, as well as voter registration, volunteer recruitment, and voter contact goals 0 Contacted and recruited members for national and statewide advisory boards - including company CEOs, State Senators and Representatives, and prominent ethnic community leaders 0 Participated in advance team planning 15 Trump-Pence events in 0 Organized Trump-Pence campaign surrogate trips for former Presidential candidates Dr. Ben Carson and Michele Bachmann Republican Party of judicial Director jug 20 7 5 ~Noaember 2075 0 Managed event scheduling, earned media, and voter targeting for five statewide judicial candidates 0 Served as press lead for judicial candidates, arranging one?on-one meetings and editorial board interviews on the candidates? behalf 0 Crafted earned media strategy that included media advisories, press releases, ICYMI memos, and press conferences 0 Drafted campaign research surveys which covered topics including elected officials, judicial candidates, and judicial campaign issues 0 Executed a paid get?out?the-vote program which included an absentee ballot mail program, voter mail, robo-calls, and an Election Day slate card program Republican Party of Held Press Secretary jammy 207517451 2075 0 Recruited surrogates and organized press conferences 0 Prepared comments for dozens of speakers at the 2015 Northeast Republican Leadership Conference and at state party high?dollar fundraising events 0 Researched and drafted talking points for state party leadership appearances for television 0 Drafted op-eds and letters to the editor for state and local officials Republican Party of Regional Field Manager [am/401 2074 0 Coordinated voter contact efforts, volunteer recruitment, letter-to?the editor campaigns, ballot access petition collection, campaign event planning, and coalition building in 19 counties in Western 0 Developed speaking skills at local Republican committee meetings, training sessions, and other campaign events 0 Trained hundreds of local Republican activists at RNC ?Precinct Captain? workshops 0 Consulted municipal candidates including the first Republican Mayor of Butler, in 28 years 0 Managed four staff members who organized voter contact efforts as part of the 2014 RN Victory Program 0 Worked with the RN Statewide Field Director to build voter contact universes and field staff trackers for the PA GOTV program Romney for President, folmstown Field Organizer jam 207 2-Noaemlaer 2072 0 Recruited and trained over 275 Cambria County GOP volunteers in both door?to?door and phone banking activities at the Johnstown Victory Office - an office that held the third highest voter contact total in in 2012 EDUCATION Grove City College Ma} 2072 0 BA, Political Science and Communications Studies PAUL J. RAY EDUCATION Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA .D., magna cum laude, May 2011 Activities: Harvard Law Review, 2009 2011 (Notes Editor, 2010 2011) Harvard Journal of Law Public Policy, Editor, 2008 2009 Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI B.A., magna cum laude in English Literature, May 2008 CLERKSHIPS Chambers of the Honorable Samuel A. Alito, Jr., United States Supreme Court, Washington, DC Law Clerk, July 2013 July 2014 Chambers of the Honorable Debra Ann Livingston, Second Circuit, New York, NY Law Clerk, August 2011 August 2012 EXPERIENCE Sidley Austin LLP, Washington, DC. Associate, October 2014 present, September 2012 July 2013; Summer Associate, June July 2010 0 Focused practice on federal administrative law, including research and brie?ng in challenges to the Department of Labor?s ?ducialy rule, the Environmental Protection Agency?s Clean Power Plan, and the Federal Communication Commission?s net neutrality order. - Drafted petitions for certiorari and amicus briefs in support of certiorari in a wide variety of cases, including antitrust, patent law, and national security cases. 0 Counseled companies and trade associations, particularly in the energy and communications sectors, on litigation strategies and compliance with new regulations and judicial decisions. 0 Drafted amicus briefs for religious organizations in Free Exercise cases. Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI Guest Lecturer, Fall 2014 0 Led seminar for college juniors and seniors on methods of constitutional interpretation. Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA Research and Teaching Assistant to Professors John Manning and Matthew Stephenson, 2009 2010 United States Attorney?s Of?ce for the District of Massachusetts, Boston, MA Student Attorney, September December 2010 Blackstone Legal Fellowship, Phoenix, AZ Fellow, Summer 2009 . ?Tr .lN .ROGRS .. .. . EXPERIENCE U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Washington, DC December 2014- January 2017 Press Secretary/ Spokesperson - Develop strategic communication plans to raise the Senator?s profile on key policy issues including energy and health care. . Maintain relationships with national and local media outlets to relay the Senator?s viewpoints and discuss issues on background and on-the-record. - Pitch and book interviews re orters, oo ers and editors to secure ex osuge across me ia latforms. . . Coordinate With po icy sta to a vance enators priorities through sgeec es, press re ea es, op-eds, soc1al media and TV and radio bookings. - Delegate duties and oversee in-state communications director; press assistant and press interns. . Set up communications efforts and planned long-term strategy during U.S. House to U.S. Senate transition. Donald J. Trump for President New \brk, NY August- November 2016 Deputy Director of Surrogates/ Communications Director for Lara 'lrump and the Women for Trump Tour . Strategized and led communications for Lara Trump and the Women for Trump Tour in the final weeks of the campaign. . Worked with cable and broadcast producers to book top-level surrogates on national TV . Worked with battleground state communications directors to identify key local outlets for surrogates to do media. . Directed messaging for top-level surrogates, including current Cabinet nominees. . Organized logistics and media schedules for three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate. Republican National Committee 2016 Convention Cleveland, OH July 10- July 22, 2016 Professional Volunteer? Media Affairs Surrogate Booking . Oversaw Specialty media and booking operation for women?s affairs. . Worked with reporters from top women?s publications, including Elle, Glamour and Teen Vogue. U.S. Representative Bill Cassidy (LA-06) Washington, DC February- December 2014 Communications Director . Led communication efforts in the U.S. House during top-tier 2014 Senate race, resulting in a 12-point victory to un-seat three-term incumbent and U.S. Senate Energy Chair Mary Landrieu. . Coordinated with policy staff to develop messaging materials to raise the Congressman?s profile across Louisiana, including highlighting passage of Cassidy?s Keystone Pipeline bill and his role in the passage of flood insurance reform. - Advanced the Congressman?s priorities by booking local and national interviews, writing speeches, press releases, op-eds, and working with reporters on background and on the record. . Worked with media training experts to help the Congressman develop better media skills and techniques. Republican National Committee (RNC) Washington, DC March 2013- February 2014 Press Assistant . Oversaw all communications for RNC Co-Chair Sharon Day . Drafted statements on behalf of RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. . Created and posted social media content on behalf of RNC and RNC Chairman on ?li/vitter and Facebook. . Organized media and logistics for large-scale events including Winter and Spring meetings. . Managed Communications Director?s schedule and daily maintenance of press shop. National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Washington, DC June 2012- January 2013 Press Assistant . Managed day-to-day upkeep during 2012 election cycle, supporting a communications, digital and research staff of 15. . Duties included sending news clips and War Room alerts, coordinating staff meetings and interviews, maintaining press lists, databases and website content. . Drafted press releases attacking Democrat candidates in targeted districts based off research documents. . Assisted in organizing media training for U.S. House of Representatives Members. . Started the lnstagram account and created content for it. . Managed the Communications Director?s schedule. INVONEMENT Senate Press Secretaries Association; Republican Communicators Association; The Madison; Florida State Society; Florida Blue Key EDUCATION University of Florida Gainesville, FL May 2012 Bachelor of Science in Journalism AMES .. .. OBJECTIVE To apply labor economics and labor policy expertise to implement policy reforms in government. WORK EXPERIENCE Heritage Foundation, Senior Policy Analyst Research Fellow in Labor Economics Jan. 2007 Present 0 Analyzed and recommended improvements to state and federal labor policies. 0 Produced in?uential reports showing that federal employees make more than private sector workers, that the taxpayers did not need to lose money on the GM bailout, and other labor policy issues; 0 Worked with Congressional staff and conservative allies to develop conservative labor policies and legislative concepts subsequently voted on by Congress; 0 Commentary published in the Wall Street Journal, Roll Call, the New York Post, National Review and Business Week; 0 Explained labor policy on TV networks including ABC News, Fox News, CNN, CNBC, and Called upon as an expert witness to testify before Congress and state legislatures. Heritage Foundation, Macroeconomic Policy Analyst Mar. 2006 0 Conducted original research on macroeconomic policy issues Jan. 2007 - Authored backgrounders and Issue Briefs on economic policies. Briefed Congressional staff on Heritage research EDUCATION University of Rochester, MA. in Economics Jan. 2006 0 Concentration in Econometrics and Labor Economics. Rochester, - Experienced with empirical economic research techniques. NY 0 Coursework included labor economics, macroeconomics, dynamic competitive equilibrium, mathematical economics, and econometrics. Hillsdale College, BS. in Economics and Mathematics May 2003 Summa cum laude Hillsdale, 0 GPA of 4.0 for all economics and mathematics courses. MI COMPUTER SKILLS Pro?cient in STATA, Haver, and Microsoft Of?ce. SELECTED REPORTS AND TESTIMONIES Regulatory Reform 0 Salaried Overtime Requirements: Employers Will Offset Them with Lower Pay. Heritage Foundation Backgrounder #3031, July 2015. Opportunity, Parity. Choice: A Labor Agenda for the I 12th Congress. Heritage Foundation Special Report #96, July 2016. The Rise of the ?Gig? Economy: Good for Workers and Consumers. Heritage Foundation Backgrounder #3143, October 7m, 2016. Testimony before the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, Keeping the American Dream Alive: The Challenge to Create Jobs Under the NLRB ?s New Joint Employer Standard. July 2016. Minimum Wage How $15-per-Hour Minimum Starting Wages Would Affect Each State. Heritage Foundation Issue Brief #4601, Aug. 2016. 0 Higher Fast-Food Wages: Higher ast-F ood Prices. Heritage Foundation Issue Brief #4272, September 4th, 2014. Obamacare and a .Minimum Wage Hike Pricing Many Unskilled Workers Out of heir Jobs. Heritage Foundation Issue Brief #4095, Nov. 2013. With Patrick Tyrrell. - Testimony before the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, United States Senate, What is the Minimum Wage: Its History and Effects on the Economy. June 25, 2013. Worker Freedom 0 Union Membership and Compulsory Dues Do Not Increase Workers? Overall Living Standards. Heritage Foundation Backgrounder #3051, November 9th, 2015. 0 Local Governments Can Increase Job Growth and Choices by Passing Right-to- Work Laws. Heritage Foundation Backgrounder #2947, Aug. 26?, 2014. With Andrew Kloster. Unelected Unions: Why Workers Should Be Allowed to Choose Their Representatives. Heritage Foundation Backgrounder #2721. Aug. 12?, 2012. Testimony before the Committee on Labor and Government Reform, Wisconsin Senate, How Unions and Right-to- Work Laws Affect the Economy. Feb. 24th, 2015. Prevailing Wage Restrictions Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Determinations Need to Be Calculated Scientifically. Heritage Foundation Backgrounder #2111, March 3rd, 2008. Testimony before the Committee on Education and the Workforce, United States House of Representatives, Examining the Department of Labor ?s Implementation of the Davis?Bacon April 14th, 2011. Testimony before Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee, Indiana State Senate, How the Common Construction Wage Affects the Cost and Quality of Construction Projects. March 31, 2015. Labor Market Analysis 0 Workers? Compensation: Growing Along with Productivity. Heritage Foundation Backgrounder #3088, May 31?, 2016. 0 Not Looking for Work: Why Labor Force Participation Has Fallen During the Recovery. Heritage Foundation Backgrounder #2722, Sept. 4th, 2014. - Shrinking Workweeks: A Sign of Unequal Recovery ?com the Great Recession. Heritage Foundation Backgrounder #2921, June 2014. With Filip Jolevski. 0 Crgating Opportunity in the Workplace. Heritage Foundation Backgrounder #2962, December 16 2014. Government Compensation 0 In?ated Federal Pay: How Americans Are Overtaxed to Overpay the Civil Service. Heritage Foundation Center for Data Analysis Report #10-05, July 7th, 2010. 0 Why It Is Time to Reform Compensation for Federal Employees. Heritage FOundation Backgrounder #3139, July 27m 2016. With Rachel Greszler. - How Government Unions Affect State and Local Finances: An Empirical 5 0-State Review. Heritage Foundation Special Report #178, April 2016. With Geoffrey Lawrence, Kevin D. Dayaratna, and Cameron Belt. 0 Testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, United States House of Representatives, The Federal Pay System.? In?ated Compensation, Ignored Performance. March 9th, 2011. Auto Bailout 0 Auto Bailout or UAWBailout? Taxpayer Losses Came ?om Subsidizing Union Compensation. Heritage Foundation Backgrounder #2700. June 13th, 2012. With Todd Zywicki. Professional Summary A strategic leader with a modern approach in developing campaign or business strategies and implementing them to allow the campaign or business to reach its maximum performance level. A respected and self-motivated individual with seven years of managerial experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Well versed in team and leadership development, team effectiveness, and long-term strategic planning. Dedicated to maintaining a reputation revolving around quality service and uncompromising ethics. Professional Experience Donald J. Trump for President, inc. New York, New York South Carolina Field, Youth Coalition, and Social Media Director; Press Lead May 2015 November 2016 I Recruited a youth coalition of nearly 2,500 students supporting Donald J. Trump for President I Managed South Carolina specific social media efforts and grew to audience of nearly 15,000 ?fans? I Coordinated media specific event logistics for national and local media outlets in nearly 25 states I Assisted with the coordination and logistics of the campaign?s national traveling press pool Darla Moore School of Business Student Ambassadors Program Columbia, South Carolina Director and Co-Founder 'August 2014 April 2015 I Developed program from inception and built a team of 25 Ambassadors I Directly responsible for managing an $80,000 budget I Coordinated nearly 1,450 tours, resulting in nearly 6,750 visitors to the Moore School I Assisted in Alumni Relations, Advancement, Building Operations, and Special Event Coordination Palmetto Realty West Columbia, South Carolina State Licensed PrOperty Manager February 2014 - Present I Responsible for a rebranding campaign of the company to restore a new and refreshed image I Collect and deposit rents owed I Coordinate requested and routine maintenance for the property and 46 units I Responsible for make-ready units, including showing and leasing Cofield for Superintendent of Education Lexington, South Carolina State Field Director/Deputy Campaign Manager February 2014 July 2014 I Organized grassroots organization in 44 counties, leading to nearly 1,500 precincts accounted for I Strategic grassroots deployment on election day I Directed communication efforts including press releases and media spots I Developed fundraising plan leading to nearly $40,000 in donations Jared: The Galleria of Jewelry Columbia, South Carolina DCA Certified Diamontologist; Timepiece Specialist; Technology Liaison September 2012 February 2014 I Top department salesperson, 4th place storewide salesperson in December 2012, with $80,000 in sales I Finished nearly 20% over sales plan for the 2012 fiscal year I Store wide top salesperson for custom designed jewelry I 100% for 2012 company standards Rich Bolen for South Carolina Senate District 18 Lexington, South Carolina Campaign Manager February 2012 August 2012 I Branding, strategy implementation, and hiring and management of four staff members I Raised nearly $30,000 in donations, and managed a campaign budget of nearly $75,000.00 I Organized four campaign rallies with up to 400 people in attendance, and three campaign fundraisers I Coordinated media relations, including multiple personal appearances on local media outlets Newt Gingrich for President (NEWT 2012) Columbia, South Carolina /Washington, DC Midlands Regional Co-Director January 2012 - February 2012 I Organized grassroots support in twenty-three counties across South Carolina I Acquired nearly 800 precinct captains for precincts across the Midlands Region I Aided with media relations in the South Carolina, including a personal appearance on a national media outlet I Implemented precinct captains? strategy on primary day, leading to a landslide victory in South Carolina Michele Bachmann for President Columbia, South Carolina Des Moines, Iowa Assistant to the SC Director/ National Advance Team Member July 2011 ?-January 2012 I Assisted the South Carolina Director with day to day implementation of our statewide strategy I Lead volunteer efforts in South Carolina including: phone-banking, sign waving, door-to-door, etc. I Acquired statewide endorsements from current and previous elected officials I Scheduled and oversaw over 100 campaign events across the United States, including Iowa?s 99 County Tour Office of the South Carolina Governor The Haley Transition Team Columbia, South Carolina Intern Interim Executive Assistant January 2011 May 2011 I Volunteered nearly 1200 hours I Expanded my knowledge in constituent services I Developed skills in legislative relations I Honed skills in office operations Educational Background The University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business January 2013 May 2016 Major: Marketing and Management (International Focus) GPA: 3.38 Awards: Dean?s List; Golden Key Society Member; Student Senator; Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee; Member of Rules Committee; Student Host to Ms. Darla D. Moore; Resident, Preston Residential College Midlands Technical College Columbia, South Carolina Bridge Program August 2010 December 2013 Major: Associate in Arts, Bridge Program GPA: 3.67 Awards: President?s List, Dean?s List, Recipient of LIFE Scholarship for academic excellence Community Service The Palmetto Promise Columbia, South Carolina President and Chief Executive Officer/Founder April 2011 ?January 2013 I Raised nearly $10,000 in donations I Organized t-shirt drive for unfortunate children Gavin Smith Resume Pg. 2 Daniel J, Tiso EXPERIENCE Presidential Inaugural Committee 1/17-Present Assistant Site Lead, Inaugural Ball -Coordination with and Hargrove Productions management and coordination Donald J. Trump for President 8/15-11/16 NH Events Director/Field Staff Coordinate events, staff, and volunteers - Deployed to 7 states after NH Primary victory to manage campaign of?ces, assist with events, and recruit volunteers - Manage all political aspects of NH based events post-primary - Collaborate with Advance Teams and Secret Service - Supervise and coordinate surrogate visits - Floor whip at the Republican National Convention for New Hampshire Rick Perry for President 2/15-8/15 Senior Intern - Coordinate events, supervise volunteers, and supervise interns - Sign placement, poll standing, phone bank Marilinda Garcia for US Congress 9/14-11/14 Intern - Sign placement, poll standing, phone bank Law Offices of Patch FitzGerald 4/14-9/14 Legal Assistant/Intern - Perform office management and reception duties - Prepare legal brie?ngs and documents - Attend mediation and court proceedings Jim Rubens for US Senate 2/14-9/14 Intern - Sign placement, poll standing, phone bank EDUCATION Nashua Community College 2014-2015 - Completed approximately 1 year in early college program - Souhegan Chamber of Commerce Future Business Leader ?15 - Academic World Quest NH State Champion ?15 References Available Upon Request Mark Alan Zelden Experience CRC Global Solutions Kenner, LA February 2016 to present Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Business Development. Handle rulemaking and regulatory matters for international trade customers, along with business development and expansion in North America and Europe. US Senator Bill Cassidy, MD Metairie, Orleans, LA 2015 to 2016, Southeast Regional Director for Senator Cassidy. Manage a three-person staff and direct outreach in the New Orleans metropolitan region. In addition, speak at public events on behalf of Senator Cassidy; handle travel and logistics for the Senator when he is in the New Orleans region. Adams Reese, LLP Washington, Orleans, LA 2011 to 2014. Senior lobbyist in DC and New Orleans of?ces, primarily handle business development and cross selling for regional ?rm in the southeastern US. Specialize in energy, transportation and water infrastructure, education, and health care. Congressman Parker Grif?th Washington, DC 2010 to 2011. Legislative Director and staff liaison to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Prepared testimony and questioning for Congressman?s committee assignments, worked with coalitions of trade groups to amend legislation involving telecommunications and energy policy. Bell, Heroux Zelden Washington, DC 2007 to 2010. Partner of a DC based ?rm representing municipal and corporate interests in Washington, DC and before several state governments. Consultant in energy, intellectual property, health care, transportation and water infrastructure sectors. Louisiana Conservative Action Network Baton Rouge, LA 2007 to 2009. President of a 501?(4) organization focused on electing conservative members to the Louisiana Legislature and Louisiana Judiciary. Conducted radio and television interviews, wrote op-ed pieces, spoke at public forums, and worked with coalition groups and legislators in support of ethics reform, tax reform legislation and opposition to Card Check legislation. Murray, Scheer Montgomery/c2 Group Washington, DC 1999 to the 2007. Senior Advisor primarily responsible for seven municipal and corporate clients before the US Congress and Executive Branch. Prepared testimony and speci?c proposals for client interests through four sessions of Congress, including Committee, ?oor consideration in the House and Senate and Conference Committees. Coordinated policy and jurisdictional disputes between House Committee staffs on authorization and appropriations legislation. Congressman Robert B. Aderholt Washington, DC 1997 to 1999. Legislative Director and Associate staff on the Transportation and Related Agencies Subcommittee. Managed the legislative staff and worked with state and local of?cials in Alabama on policy issues in the House and in Conference Committees. Additionally, worked closely with DC Subcommittee staff on control board matters and the DC Convention Center project. Congressman Robert L. Livingston Washington, DC 1994 to 1997. Legislative Assistant to the former Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Handled issues for Chairman Livingston concerning the Interior Subcommittee, the DC Subcommittee, and transit funding issues for the City of New Orleans. Participated in the Conference Committee deliberations with the rescissions and disaster supplemental bill in 1995 and the omnibus bill in 1996. Human Events Newspaper Washington, DC 1992 to 1994 Research assistant to political reporter John Gizzi. Fact checker and researcher for weekly political articles. Education Catholic University of America Washington, DC Graduated in 1999 with an MA in History. Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA Graduated in 1992 with a BS in History. References William Kearney, Co-owner of Galatoires restaurant in New Orleans and President of Yenraek Consulting. Mr. Kearney is a business partner of mine in New Orleans and friend. We have shared health care consulting work before the government of the state of Louisiana and the munici a1 government of the City of New Orleans, Louisiana. He can be reached at? - - Britton Bonner, Partner in Charge, Adams and Reese, LLP in Mobile, AL. I was a senior advis at Adams and Reese from 2011 to 2014. Mr. Bonner can be reached atmn the Mobile, AL corporate offices of Adams and Reese. Mr. Bonner can attest to my professional ability and character. Mr. Kearney can attest to my professional ability and my character. 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