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Department of Commerce
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Peter B. Davidson
Commerce (joined: Aug. 3, 2017)
General Counsel | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- National Association of Manufacturers Board Member
- The Bryce Harlow Foundation Board Member
- Verizon Communications Senior Vice President for Congressional Relations
- Washington Tennis and Education Foundation Board Member
Former Compensation Sources
- Verizon Communications Senior Vice President for Congressional Relations.
Cary Davis-Leizerowski
Commerce (joined: Oct. 28, 2018)
Senior Advisor, International Trade Administration | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via LinkedIn:
Cary is the Senior Advisor to the Undersecretary for International Trade at the Department of Commerce, holding an interim Secret security clearance. Cary works with great American businesses and workers to increase U.S. exports, protect vital industries and supply chains, and combat unfair trade by China. For two years prior, Cary served as Legislative Director and General Counsel for Congressman Dan Donovan, Chair of a House Homeland Security subcommittee. Cary has written legislation on international commerce which has passed the House of Representatives unanimously and which was featured as the top headline on The Drudge Report. He has written bills featured on CNN, Breitbart, and Zero Hedge and which were the world's top-searched Congressional legislation. Cary managed a four-person legislative team of attorneys and legislative assistants. Before Federal service, Cary was a litigator and trial attorney at Reed Smith, working on complex commercial litigation and cyber & data issues such as privacy policies, breach protocol, international data transfers, & E911. Cary represented Uber in legislation, regulation, intellectual property disputes, and anti-trust litigation. In addition to his legislative and commercial legal practice, Cary’s leadership efforts have included pro bono representation for abused kids and homeless families; Philadelphia Bar Association; President of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Young Leadership; membership in Global Philadelphia Association, which helped make Philadelphia the first World Heritage City in the US; and USA250 for the celebration for the 250th birthday of the United States. Cary served in the Senate as a Law Clerk for Senator Ron Johnson on the Committee on Homeland Security. Cary has been listed in Philadelphia Business Journal People on the Move, and he has published an article in the Technology Law Dispatch entitled “More Data Vulnerabilities, Cyber Breaches detected in Healthcare Exchanges.”
Former Positions Outside Government
- Congressman Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. Legislative Director & Counsel
Former Compensation Sources
Christina Delgado
Commerce (joined: June 11, 2018)
Special Assistant to the Under Secretary, International Trade Administration | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaddelgado/
Former Positions Outside Government
- FreedomWorks Policy Analyst
- R Street Institute Policy Manager
- The Committee for Justice International Legal Fellow
Former Compensation Sources
David Dewhirst
Commerce (joined: June 11, 2018)
Senior Counsel to the General Counsel | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Freedom Foundation:
David is Freedom Foundation’s Chief Litigation Counsel. His team fights every day in Washington, Oregon, and California courts to defend the fundamental rights of workers, advance open and accountable government, and force politicians and unions to obey the law. David received his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School, and a M.A. from Regent University, where he studied constitutional law and thought. While in law school, he studied constitutional history with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and served as Symposium Editor for the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy. He has been published and interviewed by numerous outlets, including the Georgetown Journal of Law & Public Policy, The Federalist, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, National Review, and many others. He previously worked for a law firm, a federal judge, and the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington D.C. Except for the prevailing political climate, David thinks the Pacific Northwest is the greatest place in America. David, his gorgeous wife, and their two exceptional children love the outdoors, sports, and their great oaf of a hound, Oxford.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Freedom Foundation Litigation Counsel
Former Compensation Sources
Cameron Dorsey departed Nov. 25, 2017
Commerce (joined: Jan. 25, 2017)
Special Assistant | Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff | Policy Assistant for the Advocacy Center | $66,510 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- 2016 Republican National Convention Housing Data Manager
- Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. Central Virginia Field Director
- Republican Main Street Partnership PAC and Events Manager
Former Compensation Sources
Caroline J. Potter Dunne
Commerce (joined: March 1, 2019)
Chief of Staff for the Office of General Counsel
James Edelen
Commerce (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Senior Advisor | $96,970-$126,062 | Financial Disclosure »
Kimberly Ekmark
Commerce (joined: April 24, 2017)
Congressional Affairs Specialist, Bureau of Industry and Security | $94,796 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- 2016 Republican National Convention Volunteer Director (I served as the Volunteer Director for the Convention organizing the volunteer programs, which involved approximately 2,500 people. I help identify staff needs within COA and working externally with volunteers to coordinate logistics and schedules.)
- 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee Federal Liaison (I served in the Public Liaison Office for the Inaugural Committee where I assisted with cabinet affairs. I was point of contract for several of the cabinet nominees on Inaugural activities, including events, tickets, etc.)
- Self-Employed Contractor (I worked as an independent contractor for government relations needs. I helped perform administrative support, researched issues, and monitored congressional and agency activities pertaining to relevant issues.)
- mCapitol Management Legislative Assistant (I served as a Legislative Assistant at a government relations firm. I helped perform administrative support, researched issues, and monitored congressional and agency activities pertaining to relevant issues.)
Former Compensation Sources
Brandon Elsner
Commerce (joined: Jan. 8, 2018)
Policy Advisor in the Office of Under Secretary | Financial Disclosure »
Nicholas Flocken
Commerce (joined: Aug. 20, 2018)
Special Assistant, Office of Under Secretary | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Barefoot Innovation Group Finance Consultant
- International Conservation Caucus Foundation Director
- New Republican Consultant
Former Compensation Sources
- International Conservation Caucus Foundation Director of Government Relations for the non-profit as a full time employee. The organization was involved in international conservation and ocean conservation. Specifically intended to support the Members and Senators who were members of the International Conservation Caucus and the Oceans Caucus in the House and Senate.
Anthony Foti
Commerce (joined: June 11, 2018)
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via American Indian Tourism Conference:
Anthony Foti serves as the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs within the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department Commerce. In that capacity, Anthony supports the Secretary of Commerce on legislative and intergovernmental affairs matters pertaining to the Department’s relationship with state, local, tribal and territorial governments and their governmental associations. Prior to joining the Department of Commerce, Anthony served as Chief of Staff to United States Representative Dennis Ross of Florida for over seven years. Anthony previously served at the Director of External Affairs for the 2008 Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota and was a lobbyist at the prestigious law firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld for over a decade. He also served as District Director to United States Congressman Bill Paxon of New York. Anthony received his undergraduate degree from the University at Buffalo and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree at the United States Naval War College. Anthony and his wife, Leslie, have two children and reside in Northern Virginia.
Lobbied for
- AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
- AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP
- AT&T
- Boeing Company, The
- City of Houston
- City of Yonkers Industrial Development Agency
- Florida Citrus Mutual
- Fluor Corporation
- Gila River Indian Community
- Indoor Tanning Association, Inc.
- Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
- NASDAQ OMX Group Inc.
- NOBLE ENVIRONMENTAL POWER
- Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
- Pensacola Regional Airport, Airport
- Pinpoint Network Solutions, LLC
- Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority
- SOUTHEAST MILK, INC
- STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Airport
- Southeast Milk, Inc., Dairy cooperative
- The Seneca Nation of Indians
- Tysons Tunnel Inc., Advocate for consideration of completing Metrorail in a tunnel through Tysons Corner, VA
Richard Apollo Fuhriman departed May 27, 2017
Commerce (joined: Feb. 7, 2017)
Special Advisor | $114,590-$148,967 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Small Business Association via Internet Archive:
Fuhriman worked most recently as a Special Assistant to the Secretary at United States Department of Commerce. A member of the Washington State Bar Association, Fuhriman has worked for the United States Attorney’s Office, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, the Citizens’ Alliance for Property Rights and Microsoft. Fuhriman is a graduate of Brigham Young University, University of Oregon and the Seattle University School of Law.
Timothy Gallaudet
Commerce (joined: Oct. 5, 2017)
Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere | Financial Disclosure »
Donna Ganoe
Special Advisor, Bureau of Industry and Security | $94,796 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- The Boeing Company Executive Administrative
Former Compensation Sources
Chris Garcia departed March 17, 2018
Commerce (joined: May 22, 2017)
Deputy Director, Minority Business Development Agency | $140,000 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Minority Business Development Agency via Internet Archive:
Before joining MBDA, Garcia worked for a private family office, and helped expand the investment banking division of Niagara International Capital Ltd.. He was the founder and CEO of Advantage Line Global (ALG), a multimillion-dollar technology startup, and was a co-founder of TapEx, a mobile shipping, delivery, and logistics platform for businesses and individuals. Garcia was also the former managing principal of Chris Garcia & Associates, a U.S.-based consulting firm specializing in international markets, M&A advisory, political strategy, and government affairs. Mr. Garcia lends his expertise as an entrepreneur and investment banker to the global business community. In 2014 he was selected as the youngest person to represent the United States as a delegate in the State Department's Global Entrepreneurship Program (GEP). In this role, he was invited to speak at global entrepreneurship summits in Greece, Kenya and Silicon Valley. He has also spoken at international conferences in Germany and Poland. A graduate of Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, Mr. Garcia earned his B.A. in Economics as a Bill Gates Millennium Scholar.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Chris Garcia & Associates LLC Managing Principal
- Nanula Family Office Consultant
- Niagara International Capital Limited Invesment Banking Representative
Former Compensation Sources
- Young American Foundation Compensated Speaking engagements
Grant Gardner
Commerce (joined: April 24, 2017)
Special Advisor, Office of Business Liaison | Special Assistant, Office of Business Liaison | $81,548 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Republican National Committee Director of Special Projects
Former Compensation Sources
Thomas F. Gilman
Commerce (joined: Jan. 22, 2019)
Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration | $0
Talat Beatrice Goudarzi
Commerce (joined: Feb. 3, 2019)
Scheduler for Secretary Wilbur Ross; Special Advisor to Deputy Secretary Kelley
George Grandy
Regional Director, Atlanta, of Associate Director of Field Operations | 1/7/18 | Financial Disclosure »
Loretta S. Greene
Commerce (joined: June 12, 2017)
Senior Advisor, Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service and Assistant Secretary for Global Markets | $131,767 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars via Internet Archive:
Loretta Solon Greene is founder of the Washington, DC-based global consulting company Greene Strategy, specializing in international trade issues, national housing policy and governmental affairs. Her years of experience in the nation's capitol, spanning the White House, federal agencies, and congressional offices, give her unique political insights and capabilities. In another role, she serves as Senior Advisor to the Diplomatic Courier, the global affairs magazine that connects the diplomatic and policy leadership to the next generation of leaders in diplomacy and foreign policy.Prior to launching Greene Strategy, Ms. Greene served as the Director of International Trade Association Affairs for Commercial Service at the US Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA). Ms. Greene was the liaison to scores of trade industry groups concerned with critical export and free trade agreement issues. Before the Department of Commerce, Ms Greene served at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs in the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations. Her portfolio focused on issues of importance to Governors, Mayors and Housing Industry groups on behalf of the Secretary's Office. While at HUD, she served on the President's Task Force on Puerto Rico's Status. Earlier, Ms. Greene served at the US Agency for International Development in the department of Legislation and Public Affairs. She was also Public Liaison Officer for the Diplomatic Corp on the 2001 Presidential Inaugural Committee. Ms. Greene has a diverse background in public policy, politics and public relations. She has a passion for philanthropy and special events. Of special note is her service as the US Committee Co-Chair for The Queen's Golden Jubilee, "All the Queen's Horses Salute", held at Windsor Castle in May, 2002. She is a member of the Wilson Council, the private sector advisory group for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Established by Congress in 1968, the Wilson Center is a nonpartisan institution engaged in the study of national and world affairs. Ms. Greene is a native of Dallas, Texas, where she was educated at Ursuline Academy. She is a graduate of Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. Her husband, Bill Greene, works on Capital Hill. They have three children, Julia, Tommy and Isabella.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Georgetown University Contractor/Intern Advisor/Adjunct Professor
- Trump for America Consultant
Former Compensation Sources
- Georgetown University Intern Advisor/Adjunct Professor
Nicole Grove
Commerce (joined: April 3, 2017)
Special Assistant | Deputy Director of Protocol | $79,720 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Peoples Trust & Savings Bank Assistant Vice President
Former Compensation Sources
Ana Maria Guevara
Commerce (joined: Feb. 3, 2019)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for U.S. Field | $167,000
John Paul Guido
Commerce (joined: Jan. 23, 2017)
Confidential Assistant, Office of the Chief of Staff | $44,941 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- CBS Televisiom Stations Sales Intern
- Coloredge Marketing Intern
- Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Senior Resident Assistant
- Row New York Coach
Hunter Noble Hall departed March 2, 2018
Commerce (joined: April 3, 2017)
Deputy Director of Advance | $79,720 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Compensation Sources
- Republican National Committee State Director for the RNC
Lobbied for
- Acadian Companies
- Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana
- Cameron Parish Police Jury
- City of Monroe
- Crawfish Processors Alliance, Inc.
- Emergency Care Partners, LLC, Emergency physician staffing for hospitals.
- Kennedy Rice Mill LLC
- LHC Group
- Lafayette Airport Commission
- Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation
- University Health System
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation
Tina-Maria G. Henry departed Aug. 4, 2017
Commerce (joined: April 11, 2017)
Director of Scheduling, Office of the Chief of Staff | $149,337 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- The Heritage Foundation Scheduler/Assistant
- The Hudson Institute Scheduler/Assistant
Israel Hernandez departed Dec. 28, 2017
Commerce (joined: May 22, 2017)
Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the Secretary | $172,100 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via International Trade Administration via Internet Archive:
In his role as Deputy Chief of Staff for the Secretary, Mr. Hernandez oversees the management of the Office of the Secretary and proactively works with Under Secretaries to oversee the development, implementation, and communications of all the Secretary’s policy initiatives. Mr. Hernandez is also at this time performing the delegated duties of the Under Secretary for International Trade. Prior to his current service at Commerce, Israel served as a Sherpa for Secretary of Commerce Designate Wilbur L. Ross and Deputy Secretary Designate Todd Ricketts on the Presidential Transition Team. In this capacity, Mr. Hernandez managed the nomination processes, including public affairs, visits to Capitol Hill, and preparation for their hearings. Mr. Hernandez was nominated by President Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 3, 2005, as Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service. The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service was created by Congress to assist small and medium-sized American businesses to export and to protect the business interests of American companies overseas. Mr. Hernandez worked to improve the reach and exposure of the Commercial Service throughout the business community at the state and local levels. Prior to his confirmation, Mr. Hernandez served as a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Commerce, Mr. Carlos Gutierrez, and to the Acting Under Secretary for International Trade. He assisted and advised Secretary Gutierrez on a wide range of domestic and international issues. Prior to joining the Department of Commerce, Mr. Hernandez served as Deputy Assistant to President George W. Bush and as a deputy to Senior Advisor Karl Rove. He assisted Mr. Rove in overseeing the strategic planning, political affairs, public liaison, and intergovernmental affairs efforts of the White House during the President’s first term. Mr. Hernandez worked for President Bush in several capacities. Mr. Hernandez was Director of Voter Contact in the Bush-Cheney 2000 presidential campaign. He also served as personal aide to then-Governor George W. Bush in Texas during his first term and as personal aide, when George Bush announced his candidacy for Governor of Texas against then-sitting Governor Ann Richards. Israel Hernandez received a B.A. degree with a double major in Philosophy and Political Science in 1992 from the University of Texas at Austin and a M.P.A. from the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University in 1999.