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Joshua James Jones
Energy (joined: May 15, 2017)
Senior Advisor for Special Projects | $131,767 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Bio, via Houston Chronicle:
Texas state director for Trump campaign
Former Positions Outside Government
- Jjones Consulting, Inc. Owner (This consulting company is dormant and does not have any clients.)
Former Compensation Sources
- Donald J. Trump for President State Director of Texas Campaign
- Matt Murphy for Houston Campaign Manager for City Councilor candidate
Penelope Marie Jones
Energy (joined: Oct. 25, 2017)
Special Advisor, Office of Science | $79,720 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Compensation Sources
- University of Texas at Dallas Clinical Research and Academic Lab Manager, Clinical Research Study Coordinator, multi-site project manager, data acquisition, validation and analysis, neuroscience researcher.
William Thomas Joyce
Energy (joined: May 7, 2018)
Senior Advisor, National Nuclear Security Administration | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Booz Allen Hamilton Management Consultant
- Carrot Strategies International Manager (Per filer, this is a LLC used to monitor dues/payments for sailboat))
- Vanleer Hardwoods Vice President, Program Management Office
Former Compensation Sources
- Booz Allen Hamilton Served as a Management Consultant to various clients.
Bryan Keith Kellogg
Energy (joined: April 17, 2017)
Advisor for Intergovernmental and External Affairs, Assistant Secretary For Congressional And Intergovernmental Affairs | $75,377 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Cubic Corporation:
Keith Kellogg previously served as president of Abraxas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cubic. Prior to that position, he served as senior vice president of ground combat programs for Cubic’s defense business unit, Cubic Defense Systems, where he developed global business with the U.S. Defense Department and international customers. Prior to joining Cubic, Kellogg served in several executive assignments at CACI International and Oracle after retiring from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant general. During his 32-year military career, he served as director of C4 systems at the Pentagon and as principal adviser to the Joint Chiefs of Staff on military command and control. Other assignments include assistant Army chief of staff for operations; commanding general for the 82nd Airborne Division; and chief of Army combat development within the Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe, Va. Kellogg is a graduate of Santa Clara University and earned a Master’s degree from Kansas University.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Reynolds Chevrolet Buick GMC Sales and Leasing Consultant
Former Compensation Sources
- General Motors Company Automotive Sales
- Reynolds Cadillac Buick GMC Chevrolet Subaru Hybrid internet and "floor" sale and leasing consultant
Nora Khalil departed Jan. 15, 2018
Energy (joined: June 19, 2017)
Associate Administrator for External Affairs, National Nuclear Security Administration | $155,000 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Department of Education:
Khalil’s extensive career in government affairs spans more than 20 years in both the private and public sectors. Prior to her current appointment, Khalil was the Director of External Affairs for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), where she established the organization’s strategic external outreach efforts. Her work focused on expanding and establishing relations with key members of Congress and stakeholders in order to raise the visibility of the DNFSB mission of protecting the health and safety of the public and workers at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) defense nuclear facilities. Khalil also served as Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs for Naval Reactors. Her work included legislative lead for Naval Reactors' DOE funded programs, where she counted the Columbia-class ballistic submarine and the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Program among her areas of responsibilities. In the private sector, Khalil successfully represented clients before Congress on a variety of issues including funding for defense, information technology, and energy programs. She began her career on Capitol Hill serving as Legislative Director for two members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations. During that time, she worked for then-chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Appropriations, Congressman Ron Packard, and later for Congresswoman Kay Granger. As legislative director, Khalil was responsible for guiding the development of the members’ legislative agenda, priorities and advising on key legislative and policy decisions. Khalil is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University in California where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science.
Sara Marie Kinney departed June 29, 2018
Energy (joined: July 23, 2017)
Deputy Press Secretary, Office of Public Affairs | $107,435 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Blakemore & Associates Associate (Will resign before entering Federal Government position. )
Former Compensation Sources
- Blakemore & Associates Manage client accounts
Timothy D. Kocher
Energy (joined: Sept. 27, 2017)
Special Assistant, Office of the Chief Information Officer | $44,941 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Loudoun County Government Aide
- Patrick Henry College IT Helpdesk Technician
- Patrick Henry College - American Politics & Policy Program Chair
- Patrick Henry College - Student Senate Speak/Senator
Former Compensation Sources
- Patrick Henry College IT Helpdesk Technician - Provided technical and troubleshooting support for common IT issues to college employees and students.
Bianca Ktenas
Energy (joined: April 17, 2017)
Press Assistant | $54,972 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Bytecubed Office Coordinator
- Tsunami Corp Executive Assistant
Former Compensation Sources
- Bytecubed Administrative office support and coordination
Matthew Richard KunkelTransferred to White House Office
Energy (joined: April 13, 2017)
Senior Advisor for External Affairs, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | $131,767 | Financial Disclosure »
Paul Howard Liben
Energy (joined: June 9, 2017)
Writer-Editor (Chief Speechwriter) | $138,160 | Financial Disclosure »
Douglas Blane Little departed Jan. 22, 2019
Energy (joined: Oct. 1, 2017)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental and External Affairs, Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs | $150,000 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Department of Education:
Prior to the Department of Energy, Little was a member of Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) for three years. He was elected to the statewide office of Corporation Commissioner in 2014 and also served as Chairman of the Commission from January – December 2016. During his tenure as a Commissioner, Little developed a national reputation as a thought leader in the areas of Integrated Resource Planning, Regional Transmission Planning, and the developing regional energy markets in the Western United States. At the ACC, Little pioneered key energy, water and telecommunication policy initiatives including: Reforms in electricity rate design and Net Energy Metering policy. Review of the Arizona Renewable Energy Standard. Ensuring the reliability, resilience and security of critical grid infrastructure. Little is a former board member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the Western Conference of Public Utility Commissioners. He also served as the Vice Chairman of the Western Energy Imbalance Market Body of State Regulators and represented the ACC on the Western Interstate Energy Advisory Board. Prior to his election to the ACC, Little spent more than three decades in the computer software industry serving in executive and sales management positions at a variety of computer software companies. His most recent executive position was as Vice President of North America Direct Sales at Micro Focus International. Little successfully managed a national direct sales team of over forty people and was responsible for negotiating multi-million dollar license agreements with dozens of Fortune 100 companies including Wal- Mart, Bechtel Power, Fluor Corporation, AT&T, Chevron, Southern California Edison, Sempra Energy and Pacific Gas and Electric.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Arizona Corporation Commission Commissioner (statewide elected official)
- Armed Personal Defense Institute LLC - see endnote Owner and Director of Training (inactive)
- SWAT Training Facility LLC Contract Instructor
- Suarez International USA, Inc Contract Instructor
Former Compensation Sources
- Arizona Corporation Commission Commissioner - Statewide Elected Office - Responsible for the regulation of Investor Owned Properties operating within the state of Arizona
- Armed Personal Defense Institute LLC Owner and Director of Training for Armed Personal Defense
- SWAT Training Facility, LLC Independent contractor receiving per student fees for NRA instructor training courses
- Suarez International USA Inc Independent contractor receiving per student fees for NRA instructor training courses
Jennifer Ann Loraine departed May 13, 2018
Energy (joined: June 25, 2017)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs, Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs | $135,000 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Department of Education:
Ms. Loraine previously served as Senior Energy Advisor and Counsel for Senator Cory Gardner from Colorado. She advised the Senator on energy, environmental, and natural resources issues and carried out the Senator's legislative priorities for the Senator as a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Prior to the Senate, she staffed Representative Cory Gardner's work on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Ms. Loraine has also worked on judiciary, transportation, finance, budget, homeland security, aerospace, and defense issues during her nearly 7 years on Capitol Hill. She began her congressional career with Senators Kit Bond and Roy Blunt of Missouri, where she is from. Ms. Loraine holds a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Saint Louis University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Former Compensation Sources
- United States Senate, Office of Cory Gardner Senior Energy Advisor and Counsel
Morgan Joe Luttrell departed Nov. 1, 2018
Energy (joined: June 11, 2017)
Senior Advisor Veterans Relations, Associate Under Secretary For Environment, Health, Safety and Security | $131,767 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via University of Texas Dallas:
Lt. Morgan Luttrell is a retired United States Navy SEAL. After nine combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, he enrolled at The University of Texas at Dallas to pursue an advanced degree in applied cognitive neuroscience.
Former Positions Outside Government
- The Boot Campaign Research Director/CEO
- University of Texas at Dallas - Center for Brain Health Researcher
- Wohali Outdoors LLC - see endnote Consultant (Provided consulting services for 1 months)
Former Compensation Sources
- The Boot Campaign Salaried Employee
- University of Texas at Dallas - Center for Brain Health Salaried Employee
Gaye Lynn Mackie departed Nov. 24, 2018
Energy (joined: May 21, 2018)
Executive Support Specialist, Advanced Research Projects Agency — Energy | Financial Disclosure »
Former Compensation Sources
- Taxans for Rick Perry Executive Director
Mark R. Maddox
Energy (joined: Jan. 23, 2017)
Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary | Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Secretary | Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy | $149,337 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Department of Education:
Mr. Maddox previously served at DOE as Deputy Director of Communications during the administration of President George H.W. Bush. During the administration of George W. Bush, he served as FE’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Assistant Secretary (Acting) for Fossil Energy. From 2004 to 2006, he led a number of high-profile domestic energy initiatives, including the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act implementation, the FutureGen power plant project, and Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle power plant development. He also oversaw the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and policies relating to liquefied natural gas issues. In his FE leadership role, Mr. Maddox also represented the United States at several international forums, including the multinational Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum’s Policy Committee, which he chaired and collaborated with delegates from China, India, and other nations. While at the helm of the Fossil Energy program, he testified before Congress on several occasions. In addition to his service at DOE, Mr. Maddox has held a number of key leadership and public policy positions, including a stint as Director of Integrated Management Systems at Lockheed Martin. From 2007 through 2011, he served as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Arcadian Networks, a New York-based telecommunications provider of private wireless networks for electricity utilities. While at Arcadian, he served as a member of the industry’s Gridwise Alliance Board of Directors. He was also President of Maddox Strategies, LLC, a Washington, DC-based government relations firm, as well as an issue expert for the American Action Forum, a non-partisan think tank in Washington, DC. He has also contributed to national media outlets and key trade publications on timely and critical energy-related subjects. Previously, Mr. Maddox served as Chief of Staff for then-Congressman Nathan Deal (GA), now Governor of Georgia. Mr. Maddox received his bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio and his master’s degree in business from the George Washington University. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with his wife and two children.
Former Positions Outside Government
- The Livingston Group LLC/Maddox Strategies Consultant/President (Inactive)
Lobbied for
- Arcadian Networks, Utility Support services
- Arcadian Networks, Inc.
- Calcasieu Refinery Company
- Cline Resource and Development Company, Coal Mining
- General Synfuels International
- Goldman, Sachs & Company, Continuing Resalution, Approps
- Gov Biz Advantage, Inc., Lobbying
- Sasol
- The Livingston Group (for Anglo American plc), government relations and lobbying
- The Livingston Group (on behalf of Interculture/Soitec)
- The Livingston Group (on behalf of Noranda Aluminum)
- The Livingston Group (on behalf of Riverbirch, Inc.)
- The Livingston Group (on behalf of Sasol North America, Inc.), Promoting Coal-to-liquids legislation
- The Livingston Group (on behalf of Soitec)
Eric Davis Mahroum
Energy (joined: Jan. 30, 2017)
Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary | Special Advisor, Assistant Secretary or Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs | $66,510 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via LinkedIn:
I am a proven executive. My executive positions in business and politics reflect that I have the abilities, intelligence, and integrity needed to lead at the highest level in the areas of marketing and accounting. My mentors in business, education, and politics have groomed me to be the prime candidate for executive leadership in leading corporations and organizations across the globe. My recommendations from State Senators, influential Judges, corporate executives, and political organizations validate my history of success. I earned a Bachelor’s in International Business from American International University. My education has given me foresight to domestic and global business as well as hindsight to mythologies that have worked for major corporations in the past. The mosaic of my education, managerial workplace experience, executive leadership in the community with political organizations, professional relationships and network, accompanied by my “can do” mindset set me apart from the average applicant.
Former Positions Outside Government
- DRG Concepts General Manager
- Magic Logix Business Development Manager
- Practical Employee Solutions Assistant
- Texas House of Representatives District Liasion
Former Compensation Sources
- DRG Concepts Mexican restaurant in Downtown Dallas. I served as General Manager
- Donald J Trump for President Inc Texas deputy state director for the Presidential Campaign
- Magic Logix Digital advertising agency. I was the business development manager
Douglas Matheney
Energy (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary | Special Advisor, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy | $79,720 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO:
Douglas A. “Doug” Matheney is the Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Department of Energy, as a liaison assigned to the Office of Fossil Energy. A native of Southeast Ohio, Mr. Matheney worked in the coal industry from 1976 to 1993. After leaving the coal industry, he served as a consultant for the Ohio Coal Association and the National Mining Association, working on coal issues with various elected officials in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. He also handled coal and energy issues for Americans for Prosperity. In addition to his industry and consulting experience, Mr. Matheney also served as County Commissioner for Morgan County, Ohio from 1983 to 1991. In 2016, he joined the Trump presidential campaign, where he managed 11 counties in Southeast Ohio.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Matheny and Matheny Executive Consultant
- The Republican National Committee Co-Regional Director
Former Compensation Sources
- Bladsel Group Client of Matheny and Matheny. Provided consulting services in connection with the Jobs Alliance for the Ohio Valley.
- Donald J Trump for America Provided consulting services
- Matheny and Matheny
- Republican National Committee
Auria McAlicher
Energy (joined: Nov. 9, 2017)
Advance Lead | $131,767 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- FCA Technologies sole proprietor (FCA Technologies is inactive as of Jan 2017.)
Former Compensation Sources
- Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. Director of Production
- Event Strategies Inc Consulting Technical Director
- FCA Technologies Sole Proprietorship
Briana Turpin McClain
Energy (joined: June 10, 2018)
Senior Advisor, Office of the Chief Financial Officer | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Bloomberg:
Ms. Briana McClain has been Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Trinity Applied Strategies Corporation since 2008, where Ms. McClain joined in 2006. She provides her leadership and expertise to TAS-Corp’s business support functions. Ms. McClain served as Treasurer for TAS-Corp. She served as the Research Manager for TAS-Corp. She has a BA and MA from the George Mason University.
Former Positions Outside Government
- I'm Safe Apps, LLC CEO (Owner (8.7%). Closed Business as of December 31, 2017.)
Brian Vaughan McCormack
Energy (joined: March 3, 2017)
Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary | $179,700 | Financial Disclosure »
Brian McCormack previously handled political and external affairs for Edison Electric Institute, the trade association representing investor-owned electric companies. — ProPublica
Bio, via Edison Electric Institute:
Prior to joining EEI, Brian worked as a private consultant on coalition development, media and policy issues to political candidates, businesses and trade associations. He served in numerous capacities in the George W. Bush Administration, ending as Deputy Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs. Brian also served as a special assistant in the Department of Defense to Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, presidential envoy to Iraq, and later to Ken Krieg in the Office of Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. He began in the Administration as the personal aide to Vice President Dick Cheney. His government service began with Senator Dirk Kempthorne. Brian was raised in New Jersey and received his B.A. in Criminal Justice Administration from Boise State University.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Edison Electric Institute Vice President, External Affairs
Former Compensation Sources
Jacob L. McCurdy
Energy (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Assistant to the Secretary, Office of the Secretary | Legislative Affairs Advisor | $66,510 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Curriculum Associates Account Specialist
Former Compensation Sources
- Curriculum Associates account specialist
Bernard Leonard McNamee departed Feb. 2, 2018
Energy (joined: May 28, 2017)
Deputy General Counsel for Energy Policy, Office of the General Counsel | $179,700 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- BSM Family Trust Trustee (Uncompensated)
- McGuireWoods LLP Senior Counsel
- Office of the Attorney General of Texas Chief of Staff
Former Compensation Sources
- Dominion Resources Legal services
- McGuireWoods LLP Provided legal representation and advice to the firm's clients.
- Nisource Legal services
- Novi Energy Legal services
- Office of the Attorney General of Texas Served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. Helped manage the office, staff, and assist in the development of legal strategy and policy.
Mark Wesley Menezes
Energy (joined: Sept. 8, 2017)
Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary | Under Secretary for Management and Performance | Under Secretary of Energy, Office Of The Under Secretary | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Department of Energy:
Prior to being confirmed as Under Secretary of Energy, Mr. Menezes was an executive with Berkshire Hathaway Energy in its Washington, D.C. office. Before joining BHE, Mr. Menezes was a partner at Hunton & Williams LLP, where he headed the Regulated Markets and Energy Infrastructure practice group. Prior to Hunton, he served as Chief Counsel, Energy and Environment, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, serving as chief negotiator for the House Majority in the enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Before his service with House Energy & Commerce, he was Vice President with Central and South West, and upon its merger with American Electric Power, served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel for federal and state legislative and regulatory affairs. Mr. Menezes has been named in National Journal’s “Hill 100”—top Congressional staff for his work on both energy and environmental matters. He has been frequent guest speaker and lecturer before numerous associations and civic groups, including legal education seminars where he has been called on to address the nation’s energy and environmental policies, utility restructuring, telecommunications, ethics, merger and acquisition practices, and regulatory and legislative processes. He has co-authored numerous articles, a practice manual, and been quoted in the New York Times, Law360, Oil and Gas Journal, Politico as well as interviewed by E&ETV. He’s been listed Best Lawyers in America 2013–2016, Corporate Counsel’s Top Lawyers 2006–2011, Washington Post’s Top Lawyers 2008–2016, and DC Super Lawyers 2012–2016. Mr. Menezes is a graduate of Louisiana State University receiving both his undergraduate and juris doctor degree. Until joining the government he was a charter member of the Advisory Council, Louisiana State University Law John P. Laborde Energy Law Center, and served on the Board of Directors of the Congressional Chorus & American Youth Chorus.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company Vice President
- Congressional Chorus & American Youth Chorus (uncompensated) Board of Directors, Member-At- Large
- Electric Markets Research Foundation (uncompensated) Member of the Board of Directors
- Hunton & Williams LLP Partner
- John P. Laborde Energy Law Center Advisory Council - Louisiana State University Law Center (uncompensated) Council Member
Former Compensation Sources
- 4 confidential clients (U.S. companies) are not disclosed because the engagement letters prohibit disclosing client names. legal services
- Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company Vice President
- Capital One Hunton & Williams, LLP, client
- Hunton & Williams, LLP Partner
- Southern Company Hunton & Williams, LLP, client
Lobbied for
- ALLIANCE FOR FAIR POLE ATTACHMENT RULES
- AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER SERVICE CORPORATION
- Americans for Affordable Climate Policy
- BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY (formerly MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company)
- Berkshire Hathaway Energy(formerly known as MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company)
- CCS Alliance
- CLECO CORPORATION
- Community Power Alliance
- DUKE ENERGY
- DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY
- EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE
- ENTERGY
- Gas Processors Association
- Invenergy LLC
- KOCH MINERAL SERVICES LLP
- MAGELLAN RESOURCES GROUP
- PPL CORPORATION
- PPL Electric Utilities
- Progress Energy Service Company, Energy Company
- SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, INC.
- XCEL ENERGY, Utility Company
Kelly Yvonne Mitchell
Energy (joined: April 24, 2017)
Special Assistant, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity | $54,972 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Michigan Office of the Governor:
Mitchell has worked with Multi-Automatic Tool & Supply Co. for more than 14 years serving in sales and management positions. Mitchell earned an associate degree from Grand Rapids Community College and a bachelor’s degree from Spring Arbor University. She represents the general public and fills the vacancy created by Tawnya Marketti.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Multi-Automatic Tool & Supply Co. Sales Executive
Former Compensation Sources
- Multi-Automatic Tool & Supply Co Inside sales executive/office management
Janelle N. Moore
Energy (joined: May 7, 2018)
Special Assistant, Office of the Secretary | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via LinkedIn:
As an accomplished Analyst working within the government and a conservative organization, I have over 10 years of hands-on experience working in offices that facilitate top-level communications and grassroots work. It has enabled me to develop careful organizational skills, become a better writer and editor, and in many ways, apply my creative flair. I am in search of meeting new people, finding ways to volunteer and be more active in my community, as well as professional opportunities where I can continue to expand as an editor and contribute to the creative process.
Former Positions Outside Government
- C&STYL Management Analyst