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Kenneth Barbic
Agriculture (joined: May 7, 2018)
Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations | Financial Disclosure »
Bio, via USDA.Gov:
Ken Barbic most recently served as a senior director for the Irvine, CA-based Western Growers Association, where he has worked for nearly a decade to advance the competitiveness of American produce farmers. He grew up in Bakersfield in a farming family, which, from an early age, gave him an appreciation for the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture. Prior to his work with Western Growers, Barbic served as Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs and as a legislative assistant with the House Committee on Ways and Means. He graduated with honors from Maranatha Baptist University with a B.S. in business management.
Former Positions Outside Government
- Western Growers Association Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs (While the association is headquartered in Irvine, CA, I have only worked out of their Washington, DC office.)
Former Compensation Sources
- Western Growers Association Serve as Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs, performing an entire suite of government affair related duties for a trade association including: policy development, various levels of advocacy, association member relations, association member recruitment, communications, coalition management and participation.
Lobbied for
Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Western Growers Association | $246,962 | |
| Western Growers Association, 401(k) Plan | ||
| Black Rock Health Sciences Opportunities Fund (A) | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Fund | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Ivy Science and Technology Fund (A) | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Raub Brock Dividend Growth Portfolio | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| SPDR S&P 500 Growth | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 |
| Anticipated 401(k) Contribution from Western Growers Association | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
Other Income/Assets
| Description | Value | Income |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Savings Bonds | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| U.S. credit union account (cash) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) |
| Residential real estate (Washington, DC) | $500,001 - $1,000,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 |
Employment Agreements and Arrangements
| Employer or Party | City, State | Status and Terms | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Growers Association | Irvine, California | I will continue to participate in this defined contribution plan. The employer will make a final lump sum employer contribution in Feb/March of subsequent calendar year. The amount of the annual contribution will be fixed at 10% of my salary for the period that I work in 2017. The employer matching and contribution will be made into the account in Feb/March 2018. | July 16, 2009 |
Liabilities
| Creditor Name | Creditor Type | Amount | Rate | Year Incurred |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Home Mortgage | Mortgage on Personal Residence | $250,001 - $500,000 | 3.5 | 2013 |
| Congressional Federal Credit Union (This liability has been paid off, but had a balance at a preceding time during the reporting period.) | Home Equity Line of Credit | $15,001 - $50,000 | Prime minus .25 | 2013 |
Spouse's Employment Assets
| Description | Value | Income Type | Income Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill Baptist Church | salary |
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