January 13,2025

Crapo Announces Finance Committee Staff for the 119th Congress

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has announced the Republican staff members of the Committee for the 119th Congress.  

“These experienced, dedicated individuals will be essential in developing a strong policy agenda that strengthens our economy, expands access to affordable, high-quality health care and unlocks global markets for American businesses,” said Crapo.  “I am grateful for their service and look forward to working with them as the Committee carries out a robust policy agenda in the 119th Congress.”

Economics

Becky Cole – Chief Economist

John Kashuba – Counsel

Lara Rosner – Social Security Policy Advisor

The team covers issues including, but not limited to, the debt limit; unemployment insurance; Social Security; and oversight of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Social Security Administration.  It also provides economic advice across the Committee’s jurisdiction.  

Tax

Courtney Connell – Chief Tax Counsel

Jamie Cummins – Senior Tax Counsel 

Michael Gould – Tax Counsel

Randy Herndon – Deputy Chief Tax Counsel

Kate Lindsey – Tax Policy Advisor

Clancy Lyles – Professional Staff Member

Eric Oman – Senior Tax Policy Advisor

Don Snyder – Senior Tax and Oversight Counsel

James Williams – Tax and Economic Policy Advisor

The team covers issues including, but not limited to, domestic and international tax policy; pensions and retirement tax policy; and tax administration.  The team also exercises oversight of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and its sub-agencies.   

Health Care

Gable Brady – Senior Health Policy Advisor

Erin Dempsey – Deputy Health Policy Director

Kellie McConnell – Health Policy Director

Amy Nabozny – Health Policy Advisor

Charlotte Rock – Senior Health Policy Advisor

Conor Sheehey – Senior Health Policy Advisor 

The team covers issues including health programs under the Social Security Act, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and other health and human services programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund.  It also exercises oversight of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of the Treasury.  

Trade

Molly Newell – International Trade Counsel

John O’Hara – Trade Policy Director and Counsel

Mayur Patel – Chief International Trade Counsel

The team covers matters including, but not limited to, customs, collection districts, and ports of entry and delivery; reciprocal trade agreements; tariff and import quotas, and related matters thereto; the transportation of dutiable goods; and oversight of agencies within the Committee’s purview.   

Nominations

Andrew Dell’Orto – Policy Advisor

Communications

Amanda Critchfield – Communications Director

Eric Fejer – Deputy Press Secretary

Phoebe Keller – Communications Advisor

Staci Lancaster – Staff Writer  

Gregg Richard will continue as the Republican Staff Director for the Committee.