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Joseph Cella Awaiting Senate Confirmation
State (joined: Feb. 13, 2018)
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Former Positions Outside Government
- The Pontifex Group Principal (The Pontifex Group is registered as an LLC.)
Former Compensation Sources
- Aidan Services, LLC Public affairs and media affairs. (Aidan Services, LLC is registered as a limited liability corporation.)
- Catholic Vote Strategic and tactical advisor on political and institutional advancement matters. (Catholic Vote is registered as a 501c4.)
- Catholic Vote Education Fund Project management. (Catholic Vote Education Fund is registered as a 501c3.)
- Chaldean Community Foundation Director of Strategic Initiatives. (The Chaldean Community Foundation is registered as a 501c3.)
- Father Gabriel Richard High School Devise and implement strategies and tactics for operational enhancement, manage various projects on campus and with vendors and coordinate earned media. (Father Gabriel Richard High School is registered as a 501c3.)
- Lais Hotel Properties Limited General consulting, including, but not limited to public and media affairs and real estate acquisition. (Lais Hotels Properties Limited is registered as a limited partnership.)
- Notre Dame University - Louaize General consulting including an assessment of their fundraising and marketing operations, provide counsel on operational enhancement, identify prospective vendors for fundraising and facilitate related meetings. (Notre Dame University - Louaize is a non-profit higher educational institution and registered as a 501c3 in the United States.)
- Recovery Management Technology Provide strategic and tactical advice, facilitation of, and participation in meetings with prospective strategic partners. (Recovery Management Technology is registered as a limited liability corporation.)
- The Pontifex Group Founder and Principal of small consulting firm.
Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Pontifex Group (consulting services) | $1,001 - $15,000 | $342,400 |
| Ave Maria Growth Fund IRA | $100,001 - $250,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Ave Maria Value Fund Roth IRA | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Ave Maria Value Fund SEP IRA | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Chaldean Community Foundation | $13,846 | |
| Ave Maria Rising Dividend Fund Roth IRA | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Ave Maria World Equity Fund Roth IRA | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Ave Maria Growth Fund SEP IRA | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Ave Maria Rising Dividend Fund SEP IRA | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Ave Maria World Equity Fund SEP IRA | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
Other Income/Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Township, Michigan - Residential Real Estate | $250,001 - $500,000 | $5,001 - $15,000 |
Employment Agreements and Arrangements
| Employer or Party | City, State | Status and Terms | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pontifex Group | Augusta Township, Michigan | During my appointment my firm, The Pontifex Group, will go dormant and I will not perform any services for this firm. | Feb. 15, 2018 |
Liabilities
| Creditor Name | Creditor Type | Amount | Rate | Year Incurred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quicken Loans | Mortgage on Personal Residence | $250,001 - $500,000 | 3.375 | 2013 |
| Sheriff-Goslin Company (This note was paid in full as of 4 August 2017.) | Roof Loan | $15,001 - $50,000 | 4 | 2014 |
Spouse's Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income Type | Income Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria Growth Fund IRA | $50,001 - $100,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Ave Maria Value Fund Roth IRA | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Ave Maria Growth Fund Roth IRA | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Ave Maria Rising Dividend Fund Roth IRA | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | |
| Ave Maria World Equity Fund Roth IRA | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
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