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.
Lori K. Mashburn
Interior (joined: Jan. 26, 2017)
White House Liaison | $131,767 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Donald J Trump for President Policy coordinator and Advisor
- The Heritage Foundation Associate Director, Coalition Relations
Former Compensation Sources
- Department of the Interior Salary
- Insperity PEO Services Donald J Trump Jr for President salary while on campaign
- The Heritage Foundation Salary
David Warren Matthews
Agriculture (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Confidential Assistant, Food Nutrition and Consumer Services | Confidential Assistant, Farm Service Agency | $66,510 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Bio, via Dothan Eagle:
Western PA field director for Trump campaign
Former Positions Outside Government
- Country Town L.L.C. Owner (Currently Inactive)
- Matthews Law Firm Paralegal
Former Compensation Sources
- Matthews Law Firm Paralegal duties
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
Natalie N. McGarry
Export-Import Bank (joined: June 15, 2017)
Senior Advisor | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Conference of State Bank Supervisors Senior Director
Former Compensation Sources
- Conference of State Bank Supervisors Develop policy potions and legislative strategies to advance the interests of state bank regulators; Represent members of CSBS before Congress; Draft testimony; and Lead strategic outreach to stakeholders
Marianne McInerney
Transportation (joined: Jan. 20, 2017)
Assistant to the Secretary and Director of Public Affairs | $126,148-$189,600 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Marianne McInerney was president of a trade group representing car dealers. After that, she held executive positions in a number of electric and hybrid automotive companies, including Visionary Vehicles, Smith Electric Vehicles, Azure Dynamics, GreenTech Automotive and Cenntro Automotive. — ProPublica
Former Positions Outside Government
- Cenntro Automotive Executive Vice President
- FirstPriority GreenFleet Consultant
- PHC Chief Operatinng Officer
Former Compensation Sources
- FirstPriority GreenFleet Assisted parent company in launch of newly acquired subsidiary that manufactured alternative fuel vehicles.
- PHC Assisted parent company develop business plan for carbon fiber based manufacturing business
Ted McKinney
Agriculture (joined: Oct. 3, 2017)
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs | Resume »
Brenton Coy McNeely departed March 3, 2018
Agriculture (joined: Feb. 2, 2017)
White House Liaison | $79,720 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Oklahoma State Legislature Legislative Assistant
Former Compensation Sources
John Mark McWatters
National Credit Union Administration (joined: Jan. 23, 2017)
Chairman | Resume »
Scott Alexander Menzel departed Aug. 10, 2018
Advisor to the Chief Banking Officer | $79,720 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Donald J. Trump for President Inc. Deputy Director of Communication and Event Coordinator
- Republican National Convention Volunteer Coordinator
- Santander Consumer USA Investor Relations Business Analyst
Former Compensation Sources
- Donald J. Trump for President Inc. Facilitated state-wide presidential campaign activities and communications in North Carolina as key member of the Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. North Carolina staff.Performed advance work for over 30 Presidential and Vice-Presidential rallies and surrogate events. Assisted the Director of Communications by creating campaign content, press releases, and digital content for media outlets. Managed all North Carolina social media sites reaching millions of followers across multiple platforms. Scheduled surrogate press bookings for local television and radio media hits.
- Republican National Convention Managed recruitment, scheduling, and supervision of ~200 volunteers for 2016 Republican National Convention.Coordinated transportation for VIP guests, utilizing volunteer drivers working around the clock. Staffed volunteers in both the Presidential and Vice Presidential suites.
- Santander Consumer USA Prepared materials for quarterly and annual earnings calls, financial conferences, & Investor Days Formulated responses for communication to inquiries by sell-side analysts and buy-side investors; analyzed company and industry-specific sell-side reports, consensus estimates, and other key financial metrics and trends.
Brett Messing
Senior Advisor | Financial disclosure not required because of limited term of service | Resume »
David A. Mihalic departed Aug. 4, 2018
Interior (joined: April 24, 2017)
Senior Advisor to the Secretary | $155,000 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Department of Recreation. Parks & Tourism Studies. School of Public Health, Indiana University Adjunct Professor
- Heritage Resources Group. LLC Principal (and owner)
- Mihalic Fine Art. LLC Principal (and owner)
Former Compensation Sources
- Delaware North Companies (Parks and Resorts); Buffalo, NY, US Professional fees for advising
Alan Wayne Mikkelsen
Interior (joined: April 16, 2017)
Deputy Commissioner | $162,000 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Compensation Sources
- Bearpaw Development; Havre, MT, US St. Mary Rehabilitation Consulting
Max Minzner departed Feb. 10, 2017
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (joined: Feb. 5, 2017)
Special Counsel to the Acting Chairman | Resume »
Giles Misty
Agriculture (joined: Oct. 15, 2017)
Senior Advisor, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations | Resume »
Amy K. Mitchell
Defense (joined: April 9, 2017)
Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Protocol | Director of Protocol | $165,300 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Bio, via Department of Defense:
Mitchell has 20 years of experience in Washington, District of Columbia, having implemented major national and international events on behalf of the U.S. government, non-profits, and several media companies. Most recently, she was the vice president of communications for National Review. She has led numerous national campaigns to support America's military and veterans.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Empowered Women Officer
Former Compensation Sources
- Empowered Women Event planning.
- Military and Veteran Caregiver Network Former consultant.
- National Review Former employee.
- Presidential Transition Team Former consultant.
- ProYOGA Corporate Wellness Owner.
- Stockade Publishing Former consultant.
- Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS ) Former consultant.
- Trailblazer Group Former consultant.
Ella Mizrahi departed Aug. 18, 2017
Agriculture (joined: Jan. 30, 2017)
Staff Assistant | Press Assistant | $25,261 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Aliso Viejo Ice Palace Figure Skating Coach
Myra Allison Moore (Allison Myra Moore) departed Dec. 28, 2018
Transportation (joined: Jan. 23, 2017)
Press Secretary | Deputy Director for Public Affairs | Senior Governmental Affairs Officer | $114,590 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Owen R. Morgan
Transportation (joined: Jan. 23, 2017)
Special Assistant (Briefing Book) | Special Assistant | $54,972 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- A1000 Rector / Board of Visitors Event Assistant
- Lewis Law Offices PLC Legal Assistant
- The Heritage Foundation Intern
- Windy Notch Farms Laborer
Former Compensation Sources
- Lewis Law Offices PLC Legal Assistant Assisted a Charlottesville, VA real estate attorney with client matters particularly with residential home purchases and sales
Lawrence Lloyd Muir departed Dec. 19, 2017
Office of National Drug Control Policy (joined: July 17, 2017)
General Counsel | $130,000 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Bio, via LinkedIn:
I served as the General Counsel and Acting Chief of Staff of ONDCP during the first year of the Trump Administration. I worked on a number of initiatives for the White House, including the declaration of the national emergency for the Opioid Epidemic. I oversaw a staff of 65 FTEs and 25 military detailees while also serving as General Counsel.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Dunlap, Bennett, and Ludwig PLLC Senior Associate
- Lawrence L Muir PLC Owner
- Obenshain Law Group Associate
- Washington & Lee University School of Law - see endnote Adjunct Professor of Law (Taught a seminar on cybercrime law)
Former Compensation Sources
- Dunlap, Bennett & Ludwig, PLLC Provide legal services
- Obenshain Law Group Provide legal services
- Washington & Lee University School of Law Taught a seminar on cybercrime law as an adjust professor of law
- Zuru Litigation for toy company client
Timothy Michael Murtaugh departed Feb. 22, 2019
Agriculture (joined: Feb. 15, 2017)
Special Assistant | Director of Communications | $131,767 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Bio, via DTN Progressive Farmer:
Tim Murtaugh, a Pennsylvania native, is director of the Office of Communications. Murtaugh most recently served as director of communications for Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pa.
Eli Nachmany
Interior (joined: July 9, 2017)
Writer | $54,972 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- Donald J. Trump for President Advance/Press Lead
- Presidential Inaugural Committee Event Coordinator
Former Compensation Sources
- Donald J. Trump for President, Inc Campaign staffer
- Presidential Inaugural Committee Committee staffer
Tamera Jo Nelson
Defense (joined: Jan. 2, 2018)
Special Assistant, Office of Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs | $112,021 | Resume »
Ryan C. Nichols
Interior (joined: Feb. 5, 2017)
Advisor | Special Assistant to the Secretary | $94,796 | Financial Disclosure » | Resume »
Former Positions Outside Government
- The Heritage Foundation Associate Director, Coalition Relations
Former Compensation Sources
- The Heritage Foundation; Washington, DC, US Salary for full time job as Associate Director of Coalition Relations.