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Amber Lane Smith departed March 2, 2018
Defense (joined: Jan. 24, 2017)
Special Assistant | Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Outreach | $159,656 | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via Department of Defense:
Prior to her appointment as Deputy Assistant to the Secretary Defense, Ms. Smith was a Special Assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. She was the press secretary of caucus operations at the 2016 Republican National Convention and was a Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs Advisor to the Presidential Transition Team. She is the author of the recent book Danger Close: My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ms. Smith is a former U.S. Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot and air mission commander in the 101st Airborne Division, and flew two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She has a master of science in safety, security, and emergency management from Eastern Kentucky University and a bachelor of science in professional aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Consultant Consultant
Former Compensation Sources
- Committee on Arrangements Caucus Operations at 2016 Republican Nation al Convention/Committee on Arrangements
- Hornfischer Literary Management Danger Close book payment. Agent paid me fr om payments received from Atria/Simon & Sch uster.
- Not Specified Description: Advisor to a non-profit. Name not disclosed due to confidentiality agreem ent signed with contract.
Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Confidential Client | $18016 | |
| Hornfischer Literary Management | $116875 | |
| Committee on Arrangements | $9166 |
Other Income/Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Moderately Aggressive Fund (USCRX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Single Family Home-Rental Property, Clarksville, TN | $100,001 - $250,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 |
| Bank Institution in the US (Checking & Savings) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Claire Boothe Luce Policy Institute | $1000 | |
| Cumulus Media, iNC. | $250 | |
| Fairway Independent Mortgage Company | $2500 | |
| Fairway Independent Mortgage Company | $2500 | |
| The Heritage Foundation | $600 | |
| VA-National Medical Musical Group | $1000 |
Employment Agreements and Arrangements
| Employer or Party | City, State | Status and Terms | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atria/Simon & Schuster | New York, NY, USA | Danger Close book deal: Has received 3 advance payme nts (during reporting period)& will receive the 4th p ayment summer2017. May receive royalties in the futur e | Nov. 15, 2014 |
| Hornfischer Literary Management | Austin, TX, USA | Literary Agent : Ongoing for book Danger Close | July 16, 2014 |
| Painted Pony Productions | Aspen, CO, USA | TV/Film for Book Danger Close Option: Producer has r ights to option/submit book to third party production companies for TV/Film production/distribution. | Sept. 16, 2016 |
Liabilities
| Creditor Name | Creditor Type | Amount | Rate | Year Incurred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M&T Bank | Mortgage, Clarksville, TN, USA | $100,001 - $250,000 | 2.75% | 2005 |
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