RNC Announces Senior Staff for 2020 Cycle
WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement on the RNC's senior staff for the 2020 presidential cycle:
"I am thrilled to announce our senior staff for the 2020 presidential cycle," said Chairwoman McDaniel. "Our team will be working hand-in-glove with the Trump campaign to ensure President Trump is re-elected and to grow our Party in 2020."
Michael Ahrens, Communications Director — Michael serves as the Communications Director for the 2020 presidential cycle after serving as the RNC's Rapid Response Director during the 2018 midterm cycle.
Joe Ascioti, Research Director — Joe serves as Research Director after serving as the RNC's Assistant Research Director during the 2018 midterm cycle.
Ellen Bredenkoetter, Data Director— Ellen serves as the RNC's Data Director for the 2020 presidential cycle after serving in the same role during the 2018 midterm cycle.
Chris Carr, Trump Victory Political Director — Chris serves as Trump Victory Political Director. Previously, he oversaw the RNC's political strategy during the 2016 presidential cycle.
Josh Fisher, Chief Financial Officer — Josh serves as the RNC's Chief Financial Officer after serving as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration at Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce.
Tinna Jackson, Chief Operating Officer — Tinna serves as the RNC's Chief Operating Officer for the 2020 presidential cycle after serving as Chief Human Resources Officer for the 2018 midterm cycle.
Puran Nebhnani, Chief Technology Officer — Puran serves as the RNC's Chief Technology Officer for the 2020 presidential cycle after serving in the same role during the 2018 midterm cycle.
Mike Reed, Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications — Mike begins his second cycle at the RNC after serving two years as Deputy Communications Director and Director of Research.
Justin Riemer, Chief Counsel — Justin rejoins the RNC after serving as Deputy General Counsel for Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education. He was Deputy Chief Counsel for the RNC during the 2016 presidential election cycle.
Sarah Robinson, Finance Director — Sarah serves as Finance Director for the 2020 presidential cycle. Previously, she served in the same role at the RNC during the 2018 midterm cycle.
Richard Walters, Chief of Staff — Richard continues as the RNC's Chief of Staff for the 2020 presidential cycle after serving in the same role during the 2018 midterm cycle. Previously, he served as Finance Director.
Kevin Zambrano, Chief Digital Officer — Kevin serves as Chief Digital Officer after helping oversee the RNC's record-breaking 2016 and 2018 digital fundraising efforts.
