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REPUBLICAN
U.S. Representative · Kansas 4th District
Ron
Estes
Terms served
5
House
Years in Congress
9.5y
Since 2017
Bills sponsored
66
All time
Bills cosponsored
728
All time
Current staff
17
Personal office
Career staff alumni
68
Distinct people
% with party
…
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 66 bills all time · Cosponsored: 728 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
5 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
Social Security
ChairTax
MemberJoint
Member
Chapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 16 staffers · 1 intern
Staff · 16· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Bell | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jul 1, 2017 to Present | |
| Kathryn Cornell | SCHEDULER | May 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Roger D. Erickson | CONSTITUENT SERVICES MANAGER A | Mar 1, 2022 to Present | |
| Katherine H. Gallagher | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Mar 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Alexis F. Howell | DISTRICT STAFF ASSISTANT | Aug 21, 2024 to Present | |
| William K. Hull | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Mar 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Rue Kiersten B. La | CONSTITUENT SERVICES/FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Jun 3, 2019 to Present | |
| Kallisti O. Mandanis | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Nov 20, 2024 to Present | |
| Jason M. Morganti | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Mar 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Alexander S. Oakley | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jun 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Pierre J. Podrebarac | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Jun 8, 2026 to Present | |
| Roman D. Rodriguez | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Jan 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Natalie A. Turner | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Dec 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Amanda F. Walker | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jun 1, 2021 to Present | |
| Tamara D. B. Woods | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Jun 4, 2025 to Present | |
| Elizabeth D. Young | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Mar 1, 2026 to Present |
Interns · 1
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James R. PraterIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 18, 2026 to Present |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 46 staffers · 22 interns
Alumni staff · 46· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory S. Baker | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jul 1, 2017 to Aug 11, 2019 | |
| Abigail Keegan Balmert | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Mar 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2020 | |
| Ralene J. Bergquist | DISTRICT OFF MANAGER/RECEPTIONIST | Jul 1, 2017 to May 13, 2022 | |
| Haley L. Brady | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR OPERATIONS | Jan 3, 2021 to Jun 24, 2022 | |
| Glenn E. Bridwell III | LEGISLATIVE AIDE | Sep 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2019 | |
| Bridget G. Bryant | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | May 9, 2026 to May 27, 2026 | |
| Maria Margarita C. Buckley | DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Feb 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024 | |
| Grace E. Davis | PRESS SECRETARY | Feb 11, 2020 to Apr 24, 2021 | |
| Katarina N. Defilippo | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Sep 1, 2019 to Jan 30, 2021 | |
| Elizabeth Diohep | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022 | |
| Kathryn J. Doherty | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Oct 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2020 | |
| Rebecca M. Duberstein | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Mar 1, 2023 to Apr 30, 2026 | |
| Grace R. Dysart | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Feb 1, 2021 to Feb 28, 2022 | |
| Thomas P. Gallagher | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jul 1, 2017 to Apr 30, 2018 | |
| Rebekah L. Geffert | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jul 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018 | |
| Austin C. Gilpin | SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR | Jun 25, 2018 to Nov 8, 2019 | |
| Dalton Christopher Glasscock | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWORKER | Jul 1, 2017 to Sep 30, 2018 | |
| Collin G. Harrison | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 4, 2021 to Mar 31, 2022 | |
| Nicole C. Harrison | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Oct 1, 2020 to Jan 30, 2023 | |
| Lynn E. Haueter | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF/SCHEDULE | Jul 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018 | |
| Kelsey M. Holt | PRESS SECRETARY | Jun 1, 2022 to Mar 26, 2023 | |
| Christopher Khazmo | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | May 19, 2026 to Jun 12, 2026 | |
| Robert N. Kuhlman | SENIOR ADVISOR | Jan 3, 2021 to Apr 14, 2023 | |
| Debra K. Luper | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Jul 1, 2017 to Apr 30, 2025 | |
| Daniel R. Martin | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Oct 22, 2018 to Jun 30, 2020 | |
| Jack E. McManus | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 30, 2026 to Jan 30, 2026 | |
| Kelly A. Murphy | FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR | Jul 1, 2017 to May 31, 2021 | |
| Deborah M. Myers | OFFICE MANAGER/RECEPTIONIST | May 9, 2022 to Sep 6, 2024 | |
| Christopher D. Naylor-Morales | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Oct 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 | |
| Nicholas James O'Boyle | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Feb 1, 2023 to Mar 1, 2026 | |
| Brittany A. Psyhogios-Smith | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Apr 1, 2019 to Oct 27, 2019 | |
| Chiara Ramdani | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | May 12, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 | |
| Hannah M. Rawles | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jun 30, 2025 to Nov 4, 2025 | |
| Maria Margarita C. Roberts | DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Oct 1, 2024 to Jun 1, 2025 | |
| Drake C. Robinson | SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR/F | Mar 23, 2020 to Apr 1, 2022 | |
| Sean M. Robinson | DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jul 1, 2017 to Sep 30, 2017 | |
| Danielle K. Scapin | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Jun 1, 2024 to Mar 6, 2025 | |
| John S. Shaw | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jun 20, 2017 to Oct 16, 2017 | |
| Brandon T. Smith | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | May 1, 2023 to May 1, 2026 | |
| Gregory A. Steele | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Apr 10, 2018 to Feb 4, 2020 | |
| Wyatt D. Stevens | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 14, 2022 to Mar 31, 2025 | |
| Tanner R. Tempel | DISTRICT COUNSEL/CONST SERVICE | Aug 1, 2018 to Aug 15, 2018 | |
| Justin P. Watkins | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | May 16, 2018 to Aug 10, 2018 | |
| Margaret E. Wetherald | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jul 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 | |
| Austin C. Wilhelm | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Sep 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2019 | |
| Rodger L. Woods | DISTRICT COUNSEL/CONST SERVICE | Apr 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 |
Alumni interns · 22· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caden M. Bastian | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 30, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 | |
| Nikolas S. Beher | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 30, 2021 to Dec 16, 2021 | |
| Carson William Cruzeiro | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 22, 2024 to Apr 30, 2024 | |
| Tyler D. Dougherty | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 7, 2022 to Mar 31, 2022 | |
| John A.b. Furla | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jul 2, 2022 to Aug 5, 2022 | |
| Nickolas K. Gottschamer | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Apr 1, 2019 to May 10, 2019 | |
| Cameron J. Harris | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Oct 27, 2023 to Feb 23, 2024 | |
| John Wakefield Harris | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 14, 2020 to Mar 31, 2020 | |
| Andruw Hoopes | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 9, 2023 to May 5, 2023 | |
| Eric Jachym | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 5, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025 | |
| Caroline Kahrs | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 18, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026 | |
| Brooke D. Kornmueller | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 19, 2026 to May 31, 2026 | |
| Keeton E. Lee | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 24, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 | |
| Kylie M. Litavniks | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 17, 2021 to Aug 6, 2021 | |
| John N. Logan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Apr 26, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023 | |
| Jacob R. Nelson | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Nov 11, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 | |
| Skylar F. Pirnar | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 26, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024 | |
| Sophia Pistone | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 13, 2024 to Jun 17, 2024 | |
| Greg Shoopman | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 3, 2026 to May 15, 2026 | |
| Lauren P. Tao | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 16, 2024 to May 3, 2024 | |
| Connor T. Walcher | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 8, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 | |
| Holt J. Williams | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 10, 2024 to Aug 2, 2024 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
11 trips · $0 combined disclosed value.
New York, NY
House gift travel filing
Jun 5, 2026 to Jun 7, 2026
Pending
Switzerland
House gift travel filing
Aug 4, 2025 to Aug 9, 2025
Pending
Miami, FL
House gift travel filing
Feb 14, 2025 to Feb 16, 2025
Pending
Austria
House gift travel filing
Nov 7, 2024 to Nov 12, 2024
Pending
Australia
House gift travel filing
May 25, 2024 to Jun 1, 2024
Pending
Hot Springs, VA
House gift travel filing
Apr 12, 2024 to Apr 14, 2024
Pending
United Kingdom
House gift travel filing
Aug 4, 2023 to Aug 10, 2023
Pending
Italy
House gift travel filing
Apr 10, 2023 to Apr 15, 2023
Pending
Spain
House gift travel filing
Nov 9, 2022 to Nov 14, 2022
Pending
Tbilisi, Georgia
House gift travel filing
Sep 4, 2021 to Sep 8, 2021
Pending
Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027
House · Kansas 4th District
Republican
2025
Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2025
House · Kansas 4th District
Republican
2023
Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 3, 2023
House · Kansas 4th District
Republican
2021
Jan 3, 2019 to Jan 3, 2021
House · Kansas 4th District
Republican
2019
Apr 25, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019
House · Kansas 4th District
Republican
2017