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Housing and Urban Development
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Rosa Maria Ailabouni
Housing and Urban Development (joined: July 23, 2018)
Senior Advisor to the Chief Financial Officer | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via LinkedIn:
Ms. Ailabouni has 15 years of experience assisting commercial and government clients in strategic planning, business process improvement, organizational analysis and design, and change management. She has led organizational transformations and worked on process optimization projects that have led to more efficient and effective processes in the financial services, energy, and government sectors. Ms. Ailabouni has developed and implemented institutional strengthening and capacity building programs, and has worked with senior management clients in the U.S., Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union. She has also worked across projects and programs to facilitate communication among project/ program stakeholders. Having worked and traveled throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa, she has used her language skills in French and Arabic to speak in both professional and casual contexts. She holds several advanced level university degrees including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cornell University, a Master of International Affairs (MIA) from Columbia University in International Energy Management and Policy, a Masters degree (Diplome) from Sciences Po Paris and Graduate Certificates in Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response and Western European Studies from George Washington University and Columbia University, respectively. She also obtained two university undergraduate degrees in International Affairs and Political Science, and French from The Ohio State University. Ms. Ailabouni is a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and is a Prosci-certified Change Practitioner. She is also an Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP).
Former Positions Outside Government
- Navigator Management Partners Senior Consultant
Former Compensation Sources
- ROSAL Management, LLC Family business, owns and manages company-owned commercial property (Filer is not an employee of company; receives Schedule K as a passive investor in company.)
- SRJS Properties Family business, owns and manages company-owned commercial property (Filer is not an employee of company; receives Schedule K as a passive investort in company.)
James Clark AkinTransferred to White House Office
Housing and Urban Development (joined: April 2, 2018)
Advisor for Intergovernmental Relations | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Leone, Throwe, Teller & Nagle Attorney
Former Compensation Sources
- Dalilah Cruz Legal services. Client of Leone, Throwe, Teller & Nagle. (The information regarding this compensation source is provided to the best of my knowledge due to my former employer Leone, Throwe, Teller & Nagle declining to provide me with a list of applicable clients.)
- East Meadow Condominium Association Legal services. Client of Leone, Throwe, Teller & Nagle. (The information regarding this compensation source is provided to the best of my knowledge due to my former employer Leone, Throwe, Teller & Nagle declining to provide me with a list of applicable clients.)
- Gary Pasquini Legal services. Client of Leone, Throwe, Teller & Nagle. (The information regarding this compensation source is provided to the best of my knowledge due to my former employer Leone, Throwe, Teller & Nagle declining to provide me with a list of applicable clients.)
- Leone, Throwe, Teller & Nagle General practitioner attorney in a small law firm.
- Skip Slater Legal services. Client of Leone, Throwe, Teller & Nagle. (The information regarding this compensation source is provided to the best of my knowledge due to my former employer Leone, Throwe, Teller & Nagle declining to provide me with a list of applicable clients.)
Mason O. Alexander
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Special Assistant | $131,767 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Dream Masters Production & Events CEO/Founder
- Florida Grown Regional Finance Director
- Senator Pat Neal Regional Finance Director
- The O'Rourke Group Regional Finance Director
Former Compensation Sources
- Donald J. Trump for President Political advance organizing.
- Florida Grown Political fundraising and scheduling.
- John Rutherford for Congress Political advance organizing.
- Randy Fine for State Rep. Political advance organizing.
- Rubio for U.S. Senate Political advance organizing.
- Senator Pat Neal Political advance organizing.
- The O'Rourke Group Scheduling, advance detail, political consulting, event coordination.
Seth Appleton
Housing and Urban Development (joined: July 10, 2017)
General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations | Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | $160,000 | Financial Disclosure »
James Bacon
Housing and Urban Development (joined: May 8, 2017)
Briefing and Book Coordinator | Confidential Assistant, Office Of The Secretary | $44,941 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Donald J. Trump for President Member, Advance Team
- Freelance employee for relative Baseball Trainer
- Lock & Key Productions Production Assistant
- Schmitz & Secaris Paralegal
Otto Bank
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Nov. 15, 2017)
Consultant, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity | Special-government employees are not required to submit publicly-available financial disclosures
Zachary Charles Barnes
Housing and Urban Development (joined: July 9, 2018)
Congressional Relations Specialist | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via LinkedIn:
HUD CIR | MPS Candidate at The Graduate School of Political Management | Graduate of Wofford College | The Fund for American Studies
Former Positions Outside Government
- Chad Connelly for Congress Political Director
- Ohio Republican Party Regional Field Director
- Ralph Norman for Congress Adviser/Regiona l Field Director
- William Timmons for Congress Adviser
Former Compensation Sources
- Chad Connelly for Congress Served as Political Director during a 2017 Special Election in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. Over the course of the three month campaign, I worked with the Campaign Manager to plan and implement a grassroots voter contact plan which resulted in 55,000 voters contacted at the door or over the phone.
Carin Barth
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Oct. 30, 2017)
Consultant, Office fo the Chief Financial Officer | Special-government employees are not required to submit publicly-available financial disclosures
Victoria L. Barton
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Special Assistant | Congressional Relations Specialist | $84,243 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee Public Liaison Officer
- JMJ Development, INC Officer Manager
Former Compensation Sources
- 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee Public Liaison Office, Millennial Outreach
- Donald J. Trump for President, INC Field Director in multiple states including Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Nebraska, California.
- JMJ Development, INC Office Manager
- Ohio Republican Party Ohio Director of Millennial Outreach
Deana "Deidre" Bass
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Deputy Chief of Staff | $126,148-$189,600 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Bass Public Affairs Partner
- Salem College Board of Trustees
Former Compensation Sources
- Bass Public Affairs - Carson America Media relations support
- Bass Public Affairs - Concerned Women for America Media relations support
- Bass Public Affairs - Medicaid Health Plans of America Media relations support
Keith Becker
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Nov. 13, 2018)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs | $179,700
Angela L. Beckles
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Special Assistant | $75,377 | Financial Disclosure »
Michael Adam Benz
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Dec. 10, 2018)
Deputy Director of Speechwriting | $81,548
Mallory N. Blount
Housing and Urban Development (joined: July 8, 2018)
Assistant Press Secretary | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via LinkedIn:
Communications professional with demonstrated experience in both digital and press. Skilled in Policy Writing, Press Advance, Video Production, Social Media, Constituent Relations, and Fundraising. University of Georgia graduate with a major in Digital and Broadcast Journalism and minors in Political Science and English.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Republican National Committee Digital Coordinator
Former Compensation Sources
John N. Bobbitt
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Feb. 12, 2019)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operation | $164,200
Christopher Bourne
Housing and Urban Development (joined: June 12, 2017)
Senior Advisor | $131,767 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Compensation Sources
- Prince of Peace Catholic Parish Director of Finance and Administration
Robert B. Bowes
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Senior Advisor | Senior Advisor To The Assistant Secretary | $161,900 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. Field Director
Former Compensation Sources
- Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. I was employed by Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. during 2016 as a Field Director on the presidential campaign.
John G. Bravacos
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Nov. 21, 2017)
Senior Advisor | $161,900 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- A-Son's Construction, Inc Corporate Counsel
- Law Office of John G Bravacos Lawyer (Closed practice to return to HUD)
Former Compensation Sources
- A-Son's Construction, Inc I served as corporate counsel assisting A-Son's in addressing regulatory, contract and local property issues in support of their Field Services Management contracts.
- Law Office of John G Bravacos Lawyer with a focused practice in the areas of real estate (land transfer, finance, land use and zoning) dispute resolution (commercial, real estate and zoning) and business (entity selection, financing, operations and human capital).
Michael Bright departed Jan. 16, 2019
Housing and Urban Development (joined: July 11, 2017)
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- BlackRock VP
- PennyMac SVP
- The Milken Institute Director
Former Compensation Sources
- Cowen speaking engagement fees
- Milken Institute Wrotee white papers on GSE reform and bank regulation.
- PennyMac Handled all operation issues with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and Ginnie Mae, including renewals of approval for issuance and securitization.
Christina Brown
Housing and Urban Development (joined: June 26, 2017)
Senior Counsel | $131,767 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
Former Compensation Sources
- Allied Owners of the Glyndon and McLean Land Trusts Legal services (client of Rich Rosenthal Brincefield Manitta Dzubin and Kroeger, LLP)
- David Brunckhorst Legal services (client of Rich Rosenthal Brincefield Manitta Dzubin and Kroeger, LLP)
- Knop Family Legal services (client of Rich Rosenthal Brincefield Manitta Dzubin and Kroeger, LLP)
- Rich Rosenthal Brincefield Manitta Dzubin & Kroeger, LLP Associate Attorney at this firm.
Austin Browning departed April 14, 2018
Housing and Urban Development (joined: April 3, 2017)
Special Assistant | $50,935 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via LinkedIn:
Special Assistant to the Secretary, Ginnie Mae: Special Assistant to the Secretary detailed over to the President and Executive Vice President at the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) otherwise known as Ginnie Mae; Serve as direct Assistant to The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson; White House Advance Volunteer: Organized and executed political and official events in support of the President of the United States; 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee Site Coordinator: Working on logistics and production of all public and private events regarding the inauguration of President Elect Trump as the 45th President of the United States. Specifically worked on Lincoln Memorial Welcome Concert. Ran Operations and logistics of all area for public in non ticketed area at Lincoln Memorial Welcome Concert (150,000 patrons) 17th street and ww2 memorial to east end of the reflecting pool and Henry Bacon Drive; Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. Advance Site Representative: Traveled Nationally throughout course of campaign. Worked as a Site representative for the Trump Campaign Advance Team. Specialized in Managing and logistical oversight of rallies, fundraisers, and RON (Room Over Night) and any and all movements of the candidate to create a smooth course of events for the schedule. Managed and coordinated with Secret Service and local law enforcement agencies and related entities to arrange logistics for a secure event. Coordinated motorcade arrangements at each campaign stop. Responsible for routinely coordinating rallies for 10,000+ people in less than 72 hours turnaround time.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Abercrombie & Fitch Brand Representative
- Chuys Busser
Former Compensation Sources
- 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee I served as an event coordinator for the 58th PIC and worked mainly as an integral part of the "Make America Great Again Welcome Concert" at the Lincoln Memorial.
- Donald J. Trump For President INC I served as an Advance Site Representative on the Campaign Advance Team. I routinely aided in executing the campaign rallies.
Michael Norman BurleyTransferred to White House Office
Housing and Urban Development (joined: May 1, 2017)
Advisor to Intergovernmental Relations | Deputy White House Liaison, Office Of The Secretary | $90,350 | Financial Disclosure »
David J. Byrd departed June 10, 2017
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Senior Advisor, Office Of Fair Housing And Equal Opportunity | Senior Advisor, Office Of Community Planning And Development | $153,730 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Byrd's Eye, LLC Founder and CEO
Former Compensation Sources
- Byrd's Eye, LLC Management employee
- DC Coalition for the Homeless Life Skills Coach
- DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority Management consultant to DC Health Link.
- MB Staffing Services Provided staffing services
- Trump for America Trump Transition executive appointments consultant
- Unite Here Local 25 Political Consulting
Benjamin S. Carson
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Academy of Achievement Member, Board of Directors (The listed start date is approximate and is based on a good-faith estimate.)
- American Business Collaborative, LLC Manager and Member
- BenCan, LLC Manager and Member
- Berg, LLC Member, Advisory Board (The listed start date is approximate and is based on a good-faith estimate.)
- Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. Co-Founder, President (I have been on a leave of absence since May 2015.)
- Costco Wholesale Corp. Member, Board of Directors
- HomeCentris Healthcare, LLC Member, Advisory Board
- Kellogg Company Member, Board of Directors
- Vaccinogen, Inc. Chairman, Board of Directors
Former Compensation Sources
- Alma College Public Speaker
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Public Speaker
- American Bakers Association Public Speaker
- American Business Collaborative, LLC Public Speaker and Author
- American Farm Bureau Federation Public Speaker
- Boyle County of Kentucky Republican Party Public Speaker
- CSP Business Media Public Speaker
- Community Pregnancy Clinics Public Speaker
- Conestoga Christian School Public Speaker
- Cooperatieve Rabobank UA Public Speaker
- Cornell University Public Speaker
- Costco Wholesale Corp. Member, Board of Directors
- Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers Public Speaker
- Covenant Health System Public Speaker
- Dayton Right to Life Public Speaker
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Public Speaker
- Fort Worth Christian School Public Speaker
- Global Evangelism Public Speaker
- Great Homeschool Conventions Public Speaker
- Grove City College Public Speaker
- Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation Public Speaker
- H.I.S. BridgeBuilders Public Speaker
- Hays County Republican Party Public Speaker
- Hoover Institution Public Speaker
- International Cooperating Ministries Public Speaker
- John W. Pope Civitas Institute Public Speaker
- Kellogg Company Member, Board of Directors
- Law Office of George Martin Public Speaker
- Lifehouse Maternity Center Public Speaker
- Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Public Speaker
- Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center Public Speaker
- Lutheran Church Extension Fund Public Speaker
- Mason Classical Academy Public Speaker
- Matson Money Public Speaker
- Meals on Wheels Plus Public Speaker
- Michael W. Haley Foundation Public Speaker
- National Association for Developmental Education Public Speaker
- National Association of Realtors Public Speaker
- New Hope Academy Public Speaker
- Oklahoma Christian Home Educators Consociation Public Speaker
- Operation HOPE Public Speaker
- Palmer Home for Children Public Speaker
- Parkgate Pregnancy Clinic Public Speaker
- Phil Waldrep Ministries Public Speaker
- Right to Life of Southwest Indiana Public Speaker
- Save Our Youth Public Speaker
- Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County Public Speaker
- Second Baptist Church Public Speaker
- Spencer Stuart Public Speaker
- Summit Educational Association Public Speaker
- Sunbird Conservatives Public Speaker
- TMA Direct produced content for subscription-based web forum
- Taylors Free Medical Clinic Public Speaker
- Teen Challenge International Public Speaker
- Texas Energy Museum Public Speaker
- Texas Hospital Association Public Speaker
- The Siegfried Group, LLP Public Speaker
- The Washington Times columnist
- The Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital Public Speaker
- University of Mobile Public Speaker
- University of Texas Public Speaker
- University of the Southwest Public Speaker
- Vaccinogen, Inc. Member, Board of Directors
- World Leaders Group, Inc. Public Speaker
- YMCA of the Suncoast Public Speaker
- YPO Cincinnati Public Speaker
David C. Chow
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Aug. 20, 2018)
Chief Information Officer | $179,700
Bio, via CIO.Gov:
David brings a deep well of IT experience in the Federal government including leadership positions at the National Credit Union Administration, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Federal Highway Administration. During this time, he has played a critical role in IT modernization and solution delivery efforts at the agencies he worked. Fluent in data management, cloud deployment, grant/financial management systems, David is experienced in IT operations, information security policy, and capital planning and organizational enhancement. As HUD’s CIO, David will oversee a comprehensive technology modernization effort to move beyond some of the Department’s obsolete mainframe technology and into the cloud. In addition, David and his team will continue working with GSA’s Center of Excellence to consolidate HUD’s business applications, with a particular focus on streamlining the Department’s grants process. “I would characterize my leadership style as collaborative, working closely with stakeholders to bring about needed changes.” As an undergraduate at California Polytechnic University, David earned a degree in chemistry but quickly learned he liked working with people too much to spend his life in a lab. Later, he earned an MBA degree at George Mason University and became a certified Federal Chief
Spencer J. Chretien
Housing and Urban Development (joined: April 1, 2019)
Special Policy Assistant | $61,857
Rebekah Ashley Clark
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Nov. 13, 2018)
Special Assistant | $45,972
Alexander Coffey
Housing and Urban Development (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Special Advisor | $68,727 | Financial Disclosure »
Former Positions Outside Government
- NAI Rauch Weaver Kurtz & Co. Associate
Former Compensation Sources
- Donald J Trump for President, Inc. Coalition Director in Florida. Developed and directed field operations statewide in over 11 cities overseeing approximately 22,000 people.