This database was last updated in October 2019 and should only be used as a historical snapshot. There may be new information that is not included here.
Staffers with Resumes
After discovering that the resumes of political appointees include information not revealed on their financial disclosure forms, Property of the People used data from Trump Town and Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain as many staff resumes as possible.
Peter E. Cipriano
Transportation (joined: Aug. 6, 2017)
Administrator | Special Assistant | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Baruch College Graduate Assistant
- Citizens Budget Commission Public Policy Fellow
- Research Foundation of the City University of New York Research Assistant
Former Compensation Sources
- Baruch College Provided research and logistical support to a professor at the college.
- Citizens Budget Commission Research and write/present findings on issues related to municipal finance, policy, and public transportation in the New York region.
Gavin Clarkson departed Dec. 31, 2017
Interior (joined: June 11, 2017)
Deputy Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs | $162,000 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Samuel Harvey Clovis departed May 4, 2018
Agriculture (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Senior White House Advisor | $179,700 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Bio, via Morningside College:
Teaches business, management and public policy classes. He is a former corporate executive with Northrup Grumman and a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. Education: B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy; M.B.A., Golden State University; D.P.A., University of Alabama
Christina Cobaugh
U.S. Trade Representative (joined: April 24, 2017)
Executive Secretary, Office of the Ambassador | $123,223 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee Special Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
- Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Policy Advisor
Former Compensation Sources
- 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee special assistant to the chief executive officer
- Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck policy advisor
- Committee on Arrangements (for RNC convention) special projects manager
- JEB 2016 Inc special projects manager
- Republican National Committee director of special projects and special assistant to the chief of staff
Lobbied for
- International Hearing Society
- Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, Trade association representing the property casualty insurance industry
- SoundExchange
Peter R. Coffin departed Oct. 12, 2018
National Endowment for the Humanities (joined: Dec. 10, 2017)
Special Assistant to the Chairman | Resume »
Susan Combs
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Combs Cattle Company President
- Family Trust 2 Trustee
- It's Time Texas Director
- Texas Aspires (formerly Texas Institute for Education Reform) Vice Chair and Director
- Texas Public Policy Foundation Visiting Senior Fellow
- Texas State History Museum Foundation Board Member
- Texas Wildlife Association Director
- The Anywhere Woman Project President and Director
- University of Texas Center for Identity Fellow
Ian R. Conner
Federal Trade Commission (joined: Sept. 18, 2017)
Special Advisor to the Director | Deputy Director, Bureau of Competition | $161,900 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Carmen Michele Covelli-Ingwell
National Endowment for the Humanities (joined: Sept. 3, 2017)
Director of Communications | Resume »
Marshall T. Critchfield
Interior (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Special Assistant to the Secretary | Advisor | $94,796 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Charles Taylor Crowe
Agriculture (joined: Feb. 13, 2017)
Staff Assistant | $44,941 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- AT&T Retail Sales Consultant
- Civil Air Patrol Cadet 2nd Lieutenant
- Crowe's Nest Creative Marketing Manager
- Tri-Cities Escape Game Manager
- Young Americans for Liberty Graphic Designer
Diane L. Cullo
Agriculture (joined: March 7, 2017)
Special Assistant, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations | $131,767 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Bio, via LinkedIn:
Communications professional with an outstanding record of achievement in private industry and agency environments, growth-oriented non-profit organizations and complex Federal government entities affecting change while remaining flexible to shift with the political climate. Expert in devising and executing strategies, campaigns, programs and events that build company image and drive growth. Possess a mastery of traditional communications vehicles while incorporating interactive and digital tools to enhance an organization’s presence and exceed goals.
Former Positions Outside Government
- DLC Communications Principal (DLC Communications is currently dormant. Employee will not take on any additional clients during federal appointment.)
- Take Back Our Republic (DLC Communications Client) National Director (Per email from filer: Take Back Our Republic is a 501c(3) organization which also has a 501c(4) component. I was a consultant for the 501c(3) portion and did not work on the political side. For a brief period (about six months) they listed me as an employee.)
- Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Service Desk Team leader
Former Compensation Sources
- Take Back Our Republic Supervised the East Coast fundraising and communications operations for the organization.
- Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Worked as a Service Desk Team leader
Jody Adams Cummins
Agriculture (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Confidential Assistant, Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics | Confidential Assistant, Marketing and Regulatory Programs | $66,510 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Jody Cummins Consultant
Former Compensation Sources
- Donald J. Trump, Inc. Contract State Director
Brian Ross Dansel
Agriculture (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Special Assistant | Special Assistant, Natural Resources and Environment | State Executive Director - Washington, Farm Service Agency | $119,285 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Bio, via Department of Agriculture:
Dansel is a lifelong resident of the eastern Washington town of Re He joined Washington FSA team on Sept. 11. Dansel served as a Ferry County Commissioner before being elected to the Washington State Senate in 2013. As former Vice Chair of both the Senate Natural Resources Committee, as well as the Senate Agriculture Committee, he has been a vocal advocate of agriculture and the role it plays in Washington State’s diverse economy.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Donald J. Trump For President, Inc. Deputy State Director
- Washington State Legislature Senator
Former Compensation Sources
Natalie D. Davis departed Jan. 25, 2019
Interior (joined: Jan. 23, 2017)
Special Assistant | $66,510 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- California State Assembly Assistant - Part Time
- California State Assembly Student Intern
- Donald J Trump for President Inc California Volunteer Coordinator
- Donald J Trump for President Inc Ohio Sportsmen Coordinator
- Kate Spade, New York Sales Associate
Landon Douglas Tucker Davis departed Sept. 3, 2018
Interior (joined: Feb. 13, 2017)
Special Assistant to the Secretary | $94,796 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Brock Andrew Densel
Agriculture (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Confidential Assistant | Legislative Analyst | Confidential Assistant, Office of Congressional Relations | $66,510 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Vincent Devito departed Aug. 31, 2018
Interior (joined: April 26, 2017)
Counselor for Energy Policy | $179,700 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Compensation Sources
- Anax Holdings, LLC Private Equity
- Eversource Energy Public Utility Company
- Foley, Brian Apple Rehab CEO
- Jenzabar, Inc. Academic Management
- Lenox Municipality
- Northeast Energy Solutions 501c4
- Safe and Fair, Insured, Rides 501c4
- Somerset Berkely Regional District Academic
- Strong Country for Today and Tomorrrow PAC
- Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC
- Trustees of Reservations 501c4
Thomas C. Dickens departed March 3, 2017
Interior (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Special Assistant to the Secretary | $94,796 | Financial disclosure not required because of limited term of service | Resume »
Vesna B. Dimitrijevic
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (joined: Nov. 12, 2017)
ACRS Member | $78 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Michael Chao Ding departed Jan. 5, 2019
Deputy White House Liasion | $122,223 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Douglas Domenech
Interior (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
White House Senior Advisor | $161,900 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Domenech Strategies Principal
- Presidential Transition Team Interior Transition Member/Lead
- Texas Public Policy Foundation Director, Fueling Freedom Project
Former Compensation Sources
- Texas Public Policy Foundation Directed a research project called the Fuelling Freedom Project
Lobbied for
- Coalition for Auto Repair Equality
- Ivy Planning Group
- Little Planet Learning
- Manufacturers Association of Israel
- Oak Ridge Associated Universities
- Pro2Serve Professional Project Services
- Public Service Enterprise Group
- SAP America
- The Kraft Heinz Company
- Walzak Risk Analysis
- West Jefferson Hills, PA School District
Matthew P. Donovan
Defense (joined: Aug. 1, 2017)
Under Secretary of the Air Force | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Bio, via White House:
Mr. Donovan most recently served as majority policy director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, where his responsibilities included advising the chairman of the Committee on broad policy matters related to national security, defense strategy and policy, organization, force structure, modernization, readiness, and regional issues. Mr. Donovan was previously a professional staff member for the committee, where he advised the chairs of the AirLand and Seapower subcommittees on policy and oversight relating to Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. He served 31 years in the Air Force, retiring as a colonel, including tours as commander of the U.S. Air Force Officer Training School and an F-15C fighter squadron. Mr. Donovan is a recipient of the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, among other military awards and decorations. He is also a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College and U.S. Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training. Mr. Donovan is a graduate of Regis University, Webster University, the U.S. Air Force School of Advanced Airpower Studies, and the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies.
Gregory Doud
Chief Agricultural Negotiator | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Commodity Markets Council President
- Doud family farm (farm and pasture land) sole proprietor
Former Compensation Sources
- Commodity Markets Council President
William Thomas Dove
Interior (joined: Aug. 14, 2017)
Special Assistant | $66,510 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- BALCO Uniform Sales Associate