Department of Commerce

Bio, via LinkedIn:

The DMB Consulting Group, founded in 1997, is a public and government affairs consulting firm specializing in event management. The Group includes a diverse network of professionals from coast to coast. Dina M. Beaumont, President and Founder, serves clients such as Burson-Marsteller, Valbridge Property Advisors, Fox News Channel, USA Global LLC, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the Foundation Fighting Blindness and myriad other corporate and philanthropic organizations. In the political arena DMB has worked with over 50 national, federal, and statewide political campaigns. The group has extensive experience in event management, crisis management, marketing, public and media relations. DMB is comprised of Government Affairs Specialists that initiate, prepare, interpret, review and monitor legislation and administrative regulations that affect their clients. DMD develops and maintains ongoing effective contact with federal, state and local officials and their staffs. They work extensively on strategizing, designing and implementing advocacy efforts in support of their clients key projects and initiatives. From 2001 – 2009, Dina Beaumont consulted with the White House as a Senior Advance Representative to the Office of the Vice President. In this capacity, she led international advance teams in Iraq, Pakistan, Kuwait, Egypt, Georgia and Calgary. Dina served as the Lead Media Representative at the Republican National Convention, the Vice-Presidential Debates and overseas in China, Switzerland, and Jordan.

Bio, via LinkedIn:

Assisted the Director of External Affairs and the Volunteer Director with organising our volunteer recruitment and placement system for the 2016 Republican National Convention. This includes correspondence, database management, recruitment and assessment of capabilities. Performed other support duties for the Deputy Director of External Affairs, Government Relations. [As Field Representative for Congressman Jason Smith] I establish relationships and clear lines of communication with local elected officials and various community leaders. I help assist constituents and municipalities navigate the Federal bureaucracy through various forms of written and electronic correspondence. [As Legislative Assistant at Missouri House of Representatives] Ran the office of the Representative by handling constituent calls and emails regarding various issues. I kept their schedule and tracked their legislation to ensure their bills had smooth transitions throughout the legislative process. [As Legislative Director for State of Missouri] I helped assist the Rules Committee Chairman with organizing the bills in committee while also assisting other caucus members with their legislation and advancing their bills. I also assisted with caucus relations.

Bio, via The New Republic:

A family law and corporate attorney, Childs is a first-time delegate, second-generation Republican, and head of the Texas Federation of African American Republicans.

Bio, via LinkedIn:

Experienced Financial Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the law enforcement industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, and Risk Management. Strong finance professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration focused in Finance from University of Miami.

Bio, via Small Business Administration via Internet Archive:

In his role as Senior Advisor for the Office of the Under Secretary for the International Trade Administration (ITA) within the U.S. Department of Commerce, John advises the Under Secretary on specific programs, policy, and administration matters. He works closely with ITA Senior Leadership. John recently served as the Budget and Administration Public Events Manager for the Presidential Inaugural Committee and prior to that was a partner at Minneapolis-based Fallbrook Communications

Bio, via U.S. Patent and Trademark Office:

Ms. Cooney-Porter has practiced trademark law for almost 30 years. Prior to joining the USPTO, she was a Principal at Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C., since 2016, advising clients on how to enhance, secure, leverage, and enforce their marks and brand portfolio, and as a Managing Partner at Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C., where she managed the trademark and copyright practice groups and represented clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. During her tenure in private practice, Ms. Cooney-Porter served a three-year term as an appointee to the USPTO's Trademark Public Advisory Committee where she advised the Director of the USPTO on matters relating to trademark policies, goals, performance, budget and user fees. Ms. Cooney-Porter is a returning member of the USPTO family; prior to working in private practice, she was a Trademark Examining Attorney from 1989 to 1997. Ms. Cooney-Porter has a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University and a Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. She resides in McLean, Virginia with her husband and twin teenage daughters.

Bio, via LinkedIn:

Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) Contracts: Administration, Foreign Military Sales, Direct Commercial Sales, Negotiation, Proposal Management. Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR). Fundraising: Development Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Project Management. Commercial Real Estate: Property Management, Lease Administration, Project Coordination. Specialties: International Business, Federal Acquisition Regulations