Courtesy U.S. Senate Historical Office

REPUBLICAN

U.S. Senator · South Dakota

John R.
Thune

Member of CongressCurrent Term: 2023–2029Congress.gov ↗︎Official site ↗︎

Leadership

Majority Whip · 116
Whip · 117
Whip · 118
Majority Leader · 119

Terms served

House 3 · Senate 4

Years in Congress

27.4y

Since 1997

Bills sponsored

1042

All time

Bills cosponsored

2793

All time

Current staff

Personal office

Career staff alumni

376

Distinct people

% with party

…

Voting record pending

Chapter I

Legislative Activity

Sponsored: 1042 bills all time · Cosponsored: 2793 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.

Loading sponsored bills...

Chapter II

Committees

14 assignments across 1 congress

119th Congress

Senate

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Member

Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade

Member

Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology

Member

Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety

Member

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Member

Aviation, Space, and Innovation

Member

Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy

Member

Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety

Member

Telecommunications and Media

Member

Senate Committee on Finance

Member

Health Care

Member

International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness

Member

Taxation and IRS Oversight

Member

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Ex officio

Chapter III

Office & Staff

Current personal office roster · 33 staffers · 5 interns

Staff · 33· A–Z by last name

Name	Role	Dates
Amy D. Barrera	DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING	Jan 3, 2021 to Present
Audrey Louise Beck	LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT	Oct 1, 2024 to Present
Ashlynne N. Beninga	LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT	Aug 3, 2024 to Present
Nathan T. Brecht	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	Oct 27, 2025 to Present
Hannah Beth Bultena	STAFF ASSISTANT	Mar 23, 2026 to Present
Sarah E. Cox	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	Oct 1, 2025 to Present
Sophie C. Doeden	CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2019 to Present
Jesse C. Ewing	CONSTITUENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2011 to Present
James C. Ferenc	IT DIRECTOR	Jan 3, 2025 to Present
Michael John Finan	PRESS SECRETARY	Jan 13, 2025 to Present
Sarah A. Hansen	IMMIGRATION SPECIALIST	Oct 1, 2021 to Present
Mark A. Haugen	WEST RIVER DIRECTOR	Apr 1, 2020 to Present
Nicole X Herman	LEGISLATIVE AIDE	Oct 1, 2024 to Present
Bruce A. Jones	CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2011 to Present
Jon Lauck	SENIOR ADVISOR,COUNSEL	Apr 1, 2011 to Present
Molly K. Lienemann	STAFF ASSISTANT	Dec 14, 2024 to Present
Robin L. Long	STATE SCHEDULER	Apr 1, 2012 to Present
Kate A. Lundberg	OPERATIONS ASSISTANT	Oct 1, 2025 to Present
David F. Marron	COUNSEL	Jan 12, 2026 to Present
Jessica L. McBride	DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF	Apr 1, 2020 to Present
Elizabeth A. McCardle	STAFF ASSISTANT	Jan 12, 2026 to Present
Cathy Jo Mendel	CASEWORK DIRECTOR	Apr 1, 2011 to Present
Angela M. Merkle	SENIOR ADVISOR	Oct 1, 2024 to Present
Patrick W. Minihan	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	Sep 27, 2021 to Present
Jake A. Netterville	SPECIAL ASSISTANT	Mar 9, 2026 to Present
Christiana Marie Nulty	HEALTH POLICY ADVISOR	Jun 2, 2025 to Present
Benjamin J. Ready	SOUTHEAST AREA DIRECTOR	Apr 1, 2012 to Present
Phillip Allen Rokus	CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE	Oct 1, 2025 to Present
Jacob P. Tarrell	CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2022 to Present
Christen L. Thompson	ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR	Jun 1, 2020 to Present
Teresa A. Thompson	CONSTITUENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2020 to Present
Judy L. Vrchota	NE REGIONAL DIRECTOR	Apr 1, 2011 to Present
Adam R. Wek	LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR	Apr 1, 2024 to Present

Interns · 5· A–Z by last name

Name	Role	Dates
Kyler R. GohlkeIntern	INTERN	Jan 20, 2026 to Present
Hayes Ann HansenIntern	INTERN	Jan 9, 2026 to Present
Morgan M. SchroederIntern	INTERN	Jan 13, 2026 to Present
Elijah SuwynIntern	INTERN	Jan 9, 2026 to Present
Alyssa Opal ThalerIntern	INTERN	May 15, 2023 to Present

Chapter IV

Staff Alumni

Former personal office staff · 115 staffers · 261 interns

Alumni staff · 115· A–Z by last name

Name	Role	Dates
Jonathan Abdnor	DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR	Oct 1, 2024 to Apr 30, 2025
Qusi R. Al-Haj	DEPUTY STATE DIRECTOR/AIR FORCE ADVISOR	Apr 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025
Bre Serenity Allen	STAFF ASSISTANT	Aug 12, 2020 to Feb 26, 2021
Geoffrey D. Antell	CHIEF OF STAFF	Feb 1, 2022 to Jan 2, 2025
Adrian M. Arnakis	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL	Apr 1, 2011 to Dec 15, 2012
Jason S. Van Beek	GENERAL COUNSEL	Oct 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
Justin A. Bergeson	LEGISLATIVE AIDE	Oct 1, 2017 to Apr 11, 2018
Kari Lynn Beyer	CONSTITUENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE	Jan 25, 2019 to Mar 11, 2019
Joseph M. Boddicker	TAX AND TRADE COUNSEL	Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 1, 2020
Anna E. Brightwell	DIGITAL DIRECTOR	Nov 1, 2023 to Jan 21, 2025
Beau R. Brown	CONSTITUENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE	Jul 16, 2020 to Jul 2, 2021
Nicolaas Q. Budde	SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR	Apr 1, 2011 to Dec 30, 2019
Katie E. Burkhart	LEGISLATIVE AIDE	Jun 1, 2016 to Feb 3, 2017
Jordan R. Cardenas	STAFF ASSISTANT	Mar 28, 2019 to Aug 7, 2020
Kallie C. Carey	CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE AND STAFF ASSISTANT	Jul 6, 2020 to Mar 31, 2022
Derek Preston Chancellor	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	Oct 1, 2017 to Feb 19, 2020
David W. Cole	LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR	Jan 1, 2019 to Jan 2, 2019
Mary Jane Collipriest	PROFESSIONAL STAFF	Apr 1, 2012 to Jan 21, 2013
Aimee P. Cornelius	STAFF ASSISTANT	Mar 19, 2013 to Mar 31, 2013
Harrison C. Costello	SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT	Apr 1, 2021 to Jan 2, 2025
Brittney K. Currence	STAFF ASSISTANT	Apr 1, 2013 to Sep 20, 2016
Dennis A. D'Aquila	LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT	Apr 1, 2015 to May 19, 2017
Rachelle M. Daniels	OPERATIONS ASSISTANT	Jul 8, 2019 to Nov 19, 2024
Abbie Marie Dekramer	STAFF ASSISTANT	Jun 9, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Andrea Julianna Dews	STAFF ASSISTANT	Dec 16, 2024 to Feb 16, 2025
Seth McCormick Diasio	LEGISLATIVE FELLOW	Oct 1, 2016 to May 12, 2017
Ryan Gene Donnelly	LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT	Apr 1, 2019 to May 12, 2024
Emily E. Easton	STAFF ASSISTANT	Mar 22, 2019 to May 29, 2020
Rebecca L. Engelstad	OFFICE MANAGER	Apr 1, 2011 to Sep 30, 2011
Dan English	LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT	Apr 1, 2011 to Aug 24, 2011
George Everly III	GENERAL COUNSEL	Dec 20, 2024 to Jan 2, 2025
Erin M. Fernandez	LEGISLATIVE AIDE	Apr 1, 2013 to Jun 30, 2013
Andrea L. Fouberg	COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR	Apr 1, 2011 to Jul 7, 2014
Shiloh E. Francis	STAFF ASSISTANT/CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE	Oct 16, 2015 to Sep 30, 2017
Ryder W. Fuhrman	FIELD REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2023 to May 8, 2025
Chesney J. Garnos	STAFF ASSISTANT	Jul 19, 2018 to Jan 18, 2019
Kelli J. Gill	STAFF ASSISTANT	Jul 18, 2011 to Nov 30, 2012
Jennifer Joyce Glading-Razeghi	SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR	Feb 1, 2020 to Mar 15, 2025
Emily Mae Graeter	LEGISLATIVE AIDE	Oct 1, 2022 to Feb 12, 2023
Caitlyn R. Graves	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	Oct 1, 2024 to Jan 11, 2026
Noah J. Greble	STAFF ASSISTANT	Sep 5, 2023 to Aug 2, 2024
Nathaniel B. Green	SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR	May 13, 2016 to May 15, 2016
Lauren E. Greenwood	LEGISLATIVE AIDE	Oct 1, 2020 to May 8, 2021
Stephanie K. Gruba	LEGISLATIVE AIDE	Oct 1, 2013 to May 2, 2014
Shari A. Gruenwald	CORRESPONDENCE MANAGER	Apr 1, 2011 to Sep 18, 2018
Joyce M. Haney	CONSTITUENT SERVICE / STAFF ASSISTANT	Apr 1, 2011 to Jul 2, 2017
William S. Hannemann	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	Jun 1, 2020 to Jul 24, 2021
Danielle S. Hanson	LEGISLATIVE AIDE	Oct 1, 2014 to Dec 18, 2014
Sandra M. Herr	STAFF ASSISTANT	Apr 1, 2011 to May 15, 2013
Taylor L. Hoekstra	CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE	Aug 11, 2014 to Oct 8, 2017
Jean C. Hovland	TRIBAL AFFAIRS ADVISOR	Apr 1, 2011 to Apr 13, 2018
Dallas W. Humphries	STAFF ASSISTANT	Dec 19, 2017 to Apr 26, 2019
Johanna Lynn Jablonoski	DC SCHEDULER	Oct 1, 2019 to Jan 8, 2021
Danielle M. Janowski	HEALTH POLICY DIRECTOR	Oct 1, 2019 to Jan 31, 2023
Ryan F. Jensen	LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT	Oct 1, 2011 to Jul 18, 2013
Adam J. Jorde	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	May 27, 2014 to Feb 29, 2016
John G. Kachtik	NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR	Apr 1, 2015 to May 16, 2016
Aimee P. Kamp	CONSTITUENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2015 to Jan 2, 2019
Steven C. Keil	LEGISLATIVE AIDE	Apr 1, 2011 to May 18, 2011
Jennifer F. Kelly	CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2014 to Nov 16, 2016
Emily Ann Kendall	ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR	Jul 16, 2019 to Jun 11, 2020
Dylan T. Kessler	CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2011 to Feb 16, 2013
Erin M. Klein	LEGISLATIVE AIDE	Oct 1, 2012 to Mar 31, 2013
Rachel L. Knust	LEGISLATIVE AIDE	Apr 1, 2011 to Sep 30, 2013
Sara L. Konechne	STATE SCHEDULER	Apr 1, 2011 to Jun 22, 2012
Benjamin G. Lee	CONSTITUENT OUTREACH COORDINATOR	Mar 18, 2013 to Jul 1, 2014
Drew Parker Lingle	STAFF ASSISTANT	May 3, 2019 to Jan 3, 2020
Katie A. Lingle	PRESS SECRETARY	Apr 1, 2017 to Aug 20, 2021
Tyler R. Littau	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	Jan 26, 2015 to Dec 16, 2016
Jane B. Lucas	LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR	Oct 1, 2014 to Apr 2, 2017
Sandy S. Marlette	CONSTITUENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2014 to Oct 12, 2015
Rebecca Lee Marr	ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR	Oct 1, 2016 to Sep 13, 2019
Sandy S. Massey	CONSTITUENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE	Sep 1, 2011 to Mar 31, 2014
Summer K. Mersinger	DC CHIEF OF STAFF	Oct 20, 2014 to Nov 4, 2014
Rachel Louise Millard	COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR	Apr 1, 2014 to Jun 1, 2015
Ryan P. Nelson	CHIEF OF STAFF	Apr 1, 2020 to Jan 5, 2025
Angel R. Paulson	DEPUTY STATE DIRECTOR	Apr 4, 2011 to Feb 11, 2012
Brendon F. Plack	STAFF DIRECTOR	Oct 1, 2014 to Sep 13, 2019
Paul W. Poteet	SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR TAX AND TRADE COUNSEL	Jan 25, 2012 to Nov 18, 2016
Nicole A. Rasmussen	STAFF ASSISTANT	Nov 28, 2016 to Jan 1, 2017
Kristina M. Reese	DIGITAL DIRECTOR	Jun 3, 2019 to Sep 10, 2019
Alexander M. Reinke	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	Apr 1, 2021 to Jul 14, 2023
Daffnei A. Riedel	DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING	Apr 1, 2011 to Jul 31, 2019
Wesley G. Roth	CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2011 to Mar 13, 2020
Allison E. Ryan	SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR	Apr 22, 2013 to Dec 15, 2013
Alex J. Sachtjen	LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT	Jan 1, 2019 to Jan 2, 2025
Kelsey L. Sakos	CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE AND STAFF ASSISTANT	Apr 1, 2015 to Jun 11, 2015
Emily M. Saleme	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	Mar 23, 2020 to Mar 31, 2022
Eric S. Saugstad	CONSTITUENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE	Apr 1, 2011 to Jan 15, 2013
Johanna Lynn Scheich	DC SCHEDULER	Oct 1, 2018 to Sep 30, 2019
Shelby A. Schields	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	Oct 29, 2019 to Apr 19, 2020
Sarah A. Schmidt	HEALTH POLICY DIRECTOR	Mar 6, 2023 to Apr 13, 2025
Jennessa M. Scholl	STAFF ASSISTANT	Apr 1, 2014 to May 9, 2014
Douglas Schwartz	SENIOR ADVISER	Apr 1, 2014 to Dec 26, 2014
David D. Schwietert	LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR	Apr 1, 2011 to Jan 6, 2013
Deven A. Scott	DEPUTY SCHEDULER	Apr 1, 2014 to Dec 19, 2014
Ryan S. Sheldon	DIGITAL ADVISOR	Apr 1, 2020 to Jun 6, 2022
Josue A. Silva	LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT	Jun 5, 2023 to Aug 2, 2024
Samuel D. Silvernagel	STAFF ASSISTANT	Aug 1, 2021 to Jun 4, 2023
Robert Cade Slaughter	SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO MAJORITY LEADER	Jan 3, 2025 to Mar 15, 2026
Ashlee A. Strong	PRESS SECRETARY	Apr 1, 2011 to Jun 15, 2012
Theodore R. Tanzer	LEGAL FELLOW	Jun 14, 2018 to Sep 30, 2018
Andrew J. Timm	RESEARCH ASSISTANT	Jul 1, 2014 to Sep 15, 2014
Lynn H. Tjeerdsma	SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR	Apr 1, 2011 to Aug 26, 2019
Ann K. Topp	PRESS SECRETARY	Oct 1, 2022 to Jan 2, 2025
Jane B. Tschetter	LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT	Apr 1, 2011 to Sep 30, 2011
Mark E. Warren	SENIOR TAX COUNSEL	Jan 4, 2017 to Jan 4, 2019
Brittney K. Watt	STAFF ASSISTANT	Aug 22, 2012 to Mar 31, 2013
Elle L. Westra	STAFF ASSISTANT	Sep 2, 2025 to Feb 6, 2026
James Williams Jr.	SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR	Oct 1, 2022 to Sep 17, 2023
Jess P. Williams	STAFF ASSISTANT	Oct 25, 2017 to Dec 28, 2018
Isaiah M. Wonnenberg	STAFF ASSISTANT	Jun 22, 2015 to Jul 10, 2016
Ryan T. Wrasse	COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR	May 11, 2015 to Jan 2, 2025
Jessica L. Yearous	LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT	Feb 23, 2013 to Sep 30, 2014
Beka L. Zerbst	TRIBAL OUTREACH COORDINATOR	Oct 25, 2019 to Jun 23, 2025

Alumni interns · 261· A–Z by last name

Name	Role	Dates
Grace C. Abdallah	INTERN	Jul 7, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023
John Anthony Abdallah	INTERN	May 27, 2022 to Dec 15, 2023
Alayna A. Ackerman	INTERN	Jul 8, 2013 to Aug 16, 2013
Claire J. Alison	INTERN	Apr 3, 2017 to May 26, 2017
Abbey M. Allen	INTERN	Jul 9, 2024 to Aug 24, 2024
Brittany J. Anderson	INTERN	May 20, 2013 to Jul 5, 2013
Raegan M. Arnoldy	INTERN	May 26, 2015 to Jul 2, 2015
Braydon Gregory Ashfeld	INTERN	Sep 20, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023
Megan M. Assman	INTERN	Jan 7, 2014 to May 9, 2014
Logan D. Aukes	INTERN	May 30, 2018 to Jun 29, 2018
Erika R. Bachmeier	INTERN	Jun 11, 2013 to Dec 30, 2016
Joseph D. Baka	LEGISLATIVE INTERN	Jul 5, 2016 to Aug 19, 2016
Elaine P. Balsley	INTERN	Nov 29, 2012 to Feb 15, 2013
Chloe C. Bartels	INTERN	Jan 24, 2019 to May 24, 2019
Antonio Miguel Beatty	INTERN	Jan 7, 2019 to May 8, 2019
Meredith J. Benson	INTERN	Jun 1, 2019 to Jul 13, 2019
Jayden Ashley Bies	INTERN	Jul 15, 2019 to Aug 23, 2019
Shane Steven Binger	INTERN	Jul 6, 2015 to Aug 21, 2015
Dakota R. Bixler	FRONT OFFICE MANAGER/INTERN COORDINATOR	Apr 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011
Reagan Elizabeth Blackburn	INTERN	Jun 1, 2025 to Sep 15, 2025
Madison J. Blake	INTERN	Jul 8, 2013 to Aug 16, 2013
Scott D. Blanchard	INTERN	May 21, 2012 to Jun 29, 2012
Joseph B. Bliss	INTERN	Jul 18, 2013 to Aug 29, 2013
McKenzie B. Bobbitt	INTERN	Sep 5, 2017 to Feb 2, 2018
Anthony C. Borda	INTERN	Sep 6, 2019 to Dec 13, 2019
Andrew M. Boyer	INTERN	Mar 16, 2018 to May 25, 2018
Leah Nicole Brengle	INTERN	May 26, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023
Chance M. Brown	INTERN	Sep 5, 2017 to Oct 16, 2017
Haleigh E. Brown	INTERN	May 10, 2022 to Apr 30, 2024
Joshua D. Brown	INTERN	May 30, 2018 to Jul 1, 2018
Matthew C. Brown	INTERN	May 24, 2024 to Jun 28, 2024
Bo Bruinsma	INTERN	Jul 11, 2011 to Aug 26, 2011
Isaac T. Burchill	INTERN	May 18, 2021 to Jun 25, 2021
Elena Burgwald	INTERN	May 27, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025
Maci R. Burke	INTERN	May 26, 2015 to Jul 3, 2015
Allyson M. Burns	INTERN	Jul 11, 2012 to Aug 17, 2012
Stuart A. Campbell	INTERN	Sep 4, 2014 to Dec 19, 2014
Chloe E. Christiansen	INTERN	Jun 30, 2015 to Aug 14, 2015
Peter George Como	INTERN	Jan 25, 2018 to Mar 9, 2018
Audrey L. Cope	INTERN	Jun 1, 2019 to Jul 13, 2019
Zoe Lynne Cope	INTERN	May 16, 2011 to Sep 6, 2011
Aine L. Crinion	INTERN	Jan 17, 2019 to May 16, 2019
Caroline M. Crinion	INTERN	Sep 10, 2015 to Dec 18, 2015
Chloe G. Crissman	INTERN	Jul 8, 2022 to Sep 27, 2024
Madeline Marie Cross	INTERN	May 27, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025
Joshua J. Curry	INTERN	Jul 7, 2014 to Aug 12, 2014
Shiloh E. Day	INTERN	May 17, 2012 to Jun 29, 2012
Megan E. Daye	INTERN	Jan 10, 2020 to Mar 5, 2020
Garrett R. Devries	INTERN	Apr 1, 2011 to May 20, 2011
Ross M. Dietrich	INTERN	Sep 3, 2014 to Dec 4, 2014
William S. Dixon	INTERN	Sep 6, 2019 to Dec 13, 2019
Grace S. Doeden	INTERN	Jan 21, 2020 to Apr 27, 2020
Catherine E. Dougherty	INTERN	Jul 27, 2016 to Aug 15, 2016
Patrick M. Doyle	INTERN	Jan 13, 2012 to Mar 30, 2012
Daniel W. Duffy	INTERN	Jul 6, 2016 to Aug 19, 2016
Erin C. Duffy	INTERN	Jul 11, 2011 to Aug 18, 2011
Shannon J. Duffy	INTERN	Jun 1, 2018 to Jul 13, 2018
Jackson D. Dziedzic	INTERN	Jan 10, 2020 to May 22, 2020
George W. Eccarius	INTERN	May 30, 2017 to Aug 22, 2017
Maria Eckrich	INTERN	Sep 3, 2014 to Dec 19, 2014
Travon M. Edwards	INTERN	Sep 9, 2016 to Dec 16, 2016
Kylee N. Van Egdom	INTERN	Jun 1, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021
Austin A. Eggl	INTERN	May 15, 2018 to Aug 30, 2018
Nicholas A. Falk	INTERN	May 9, 2011 to Jul 30, 2011
Rebecca S. Feldhaus	INTERN	Apr 7, 2025 to Jul 2, 2025
Shelby Marie Ferstl	INTERN	Jul 6, 2015 to Aug 14, 2015
Evan Anthony Firman	INTERN	Jun 3, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024
Tyler T. Fitz	INTERN	Jul 2, 2012 to Aug 8, 2012
Travis M. Fitzke	INTERN	May 24, 2011 to Jul 1, 2011
Jonathan D. Gednalske	INTERN	Jan 20, 2015 to Apr 18, 2015
Stephen G. Gemar	INTERN	Jun 12, 2015 to Aug 15, 2015
Seth J. Gerberding	INTERN	Sep 10, 2015 to Dec 18, 2015
Dillon Gary Gestring	INTERN	Jul 7, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023
Katherine M. Gladitsch	INTERN	Jul 16, 2018 to Aug 24, 2018
Chase M. Glazier	INTERN	Jul 5, 2016 to Aug 18, 2017
Brady Mathew Glissendorf	INTERN	Jul 6, 2015 to Aug 19, 2015
Stephen V W. Goodfellow	INTERN	Jul 13, 2012 to Aug 31, 2012
Megan Cora Graves	INTERN	Jan 10, 2025 to Apr 3, 2025
Adisyn N. Gray	INTERN	May 20, 2024 to Jun 28, 2024
Christina Mae Grettler	INTERN	Sep 14, 2022 to Dec 16, 2022
Cara C. Groseth	INTERN	May 20, 2013 to Aug 9, 2013
Blake Gunderson	INTERN	May 23, 2011 to Jul 1, 2011
Trevor W. Gunlicks	INTERN	Jun 1, 2018 to Jul 13, 2018
Abigail J. Gustafson	INTERN	Sep 13, 2016 to Dec 19, 2016
Cole Lawrence Gustafson	INTERN	Jul 2, 2015 to Aug 1, 2015
Lauren Haahr	INTERN	Jul 11, 2011 to Aug 18, 2011
Henry F. Haft	INTERN	May 24, 2024 to Jun 28, 2024
Alexander G. Hall	INTERN	Jul 2, 2012 to Aug 17, 2012
Alyssa J. Hanisch	INTERN	Jan 9, 2012 to May 18, 2012
Kyle T. Hanson	INTERN	Apr 1, 2011 to May 20, 2011
Isaac J. Harrington	INTERN	Sep 3, 2013 to Dec 20, 2013
Lane S. Haskell	INTERN	May 16, 2016 to Jun 24, 2016
Tanner C. Hauck	INTERN	Jun 4, 2021 to Jul 16, 2021
Katie Jo Haugen	INTERN	May 20, 2013 to Jul 5, 2013
Jenna M. Headrick	INTERN	Jul 8, 2013 to Aug 16, 2013
Jason P. Helland	INTERN	Jul 3, 2014 to Aug 31, 2014
Elliot Bryant Hendrix	INTERN	May 27, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025
Philip R. Henzlik	CONGRESSIONAL INTERN	Jul 6, 2011 to Aug 8, 2011
Kelly Lee Herrmann	INTERN	May 16, 2012 to Jul 1, 2012
Katherine L. Hickey	INTERN	Jun 18, 2015 to Nov 10, 2015
Elana Jeanne Hicks	INTERN	Jan 4, 2018 to May 4, 2018
Brayden J. Hilton	INTERN	Jan 24, 2019 to May 17, 2019
Elizabeth M. Hjelm	INTERN	Jul 11, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022
Laura E. Hodson	INTERN	Jan 23, 2013 to May 2, 2013
Caitlin A. Hone	INTERN	Sep 13, 2016 to Dec 12, 2016
Cody S. Horton	INTERN	Jan 18, 2012 to May 15, 2012
Grayson M. Howes	INTERN	Jul 8, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024
Amber R. Hulse	INTERN	Jul 11, 2019 to Aug 16, 2019
Eric M. Hurley	INTERN	May 21, 2015 to Aug 16, 2015
Emma S. Ishol	INTERN	May 19, 2014 to Jul 3, 2014
Kamaria J. Iversen	INTERN	May 24, 2011 to Jul 1, 2011
Shukri M. Jama	INTERN	Jan 11, 2016 to May 13, 2016
Abigail Jo Johnson	INTERN	Jan 6, 2023 to May 19, 2023
Sarah L. Johnson	INTERN	Jan 7, 2014 to May 5, 2014
Morgan K. Jones	INTERN	Jul 5, 2016 to Aug 19, 2016
Chrishne L. Keller	INTERN	Jan 27, 2016 to May 22, 2016
Anne Keough	INTERN	Sep 3, 2014 to Dec 19, 2014
Danielle M. Kerr	INTERN	May 18, 2015 to Jun 26, 2015
Grace P. Kessler	INTERN	Apr 1, 2011 to Jul 14, 2011
Kylee A. Kettering	INTERN	Jul 7, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014
Grayson M. Kielhold	INTERN	May 23, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016
Karina M. Kiewel	INTERN	Jan 14, 2013 to May 17, 2013
Sydney J. Kincart	INTERN	Jun 11, 2020 to Jun 30, 2020
Gage W. Klatt	INTERN	Jul 7, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025
John F. Klumpp	INTERN	Jul 7, 2014 to Aug 31, 2014
Adam J. Kost	INTERN	Jan 21, 2016 to Apr 22, 2016
Cassandra L. Kranz	INTERN	Feb 19, 2015 to Jun 16, 2015
Jordann C. Krouse	INTERN	Jun 1, 2018 to Jul 5, 2018
Kody Ray Kyriss	INTERN	May 7, 2012 to Jul 3, 2014
Mary Catherine Lack	INTERN	Jul 9, 2015 to Aug 20, 2015
Bethany Helene Ladue	INTERN	Jun 1, 2016 to Jul 7, 2016
Bailey Marie Lamb	INTERN	Jul 8, 2022 to Dec 9, 2022
Kenley R. Lamberty	INTERN	Jan 10, 2020 to May 22, 2020
Keely K. Larson	INTERN	May 30, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023
Ruth M. Latterell	INTERN	May 20, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014
Andrew James Law	INTERN	May 27, 2022 to Jul 1, 2022
Nathan W. Law	INTERN	May 24, 2024 to Jun 28, 2024
Kiera Layne Leddy	INTERN	Jun 1, 2019 to Jul 13, 2019
Isaiah J. Lee	INTERN	May 17, 2021 to Jul 2, 2021
Christen Jane Leedom	INTERN	May 12, 2011 to Jul 13, 2011
Josiah P. Lindquist	INTERN	Sep 21, 2018 to Dec 14, 2018
Jackson J. Line	INTERN	Jul 6, 2015 to Aug 14, 2015
Maria A. Loiseau	INTERN	Jul 8, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025
Kelsey L. Luckhurst	INTERN	Sep 28, 2012 to Jul 3, 2014
Elizabeth A. MacLachlan	INTERN	Jun 1, 2017 to Jul 14, 2017
Scott Z. Mah	INTERN	Jul 7, 2014 to Aug 6, 2014
Thomas Mahala	INTERN	Sep 6, 2018 to Sep 18, 2018
Michelle L. Matthies	INTERN	Sep 6, 2011 to Dec 15, 2011
Kyle J. McKee	INTERN	Jul 17, 2017 to Aug 25, 2017
Colton Austin Meehan	INTERN	Oct 19, 2017 to Jan 19, 2018
Margaret L. Meierhenry	INTERN	Jul 12, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022
Steven M. Meyer	INTERN	Jun 4, 2021 to Jul 30, 2021
Charles Hart Mickelson	INTERN	Jul 7, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023
George Thomas Mickelson	INTERN	Jun 1, 2019 to Jul 13, 2019
Maxwell S. Mickelson	INTERN	Jun 27, 2022 to Aug 5, 2022
Jonathan L. Miklos	INTERN	May 14, 2019 to Aug 15, 2019
Adam R. Miller	INTERN	May 6, 2019 to Aug 9, 2019
Daniel P. Moe	INTERN	Jun 1, 2019 to Aug 2, 2019
Alexa B. Moeller	INTERN	May 19, 2014 to Jul 3, 2014
Allyson Marie Monson	INTERN	Jul 17, 2018 to Aug 16, 2019
Nick A. Montieth	INTERN	Jun 1, 2017 to Jul 14, 2017
Ava R. Moore	INTERN	Jul 7, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025
Caroline Moriarty	INTERN	Jun 1, 2018 to Jul 13, 2018
Abigayle R. Mullin	INTERN	Jul 7, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025
Taylor N. Neely	INTERN	May 26, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023
Jesse Nelson	INTERN	Jan 20, 2015 to Apr 24, 2015
Sierra D. Nelson	INTERN	May 23, 2019 to Jul 2, 2019
Taylor Ness	INTERN	Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 16, 2015
Zach L. Neubert	INTERN	Apr 1, 2011 to Jun 18, 2012
Catherine E. Nichels	INTERN	Sep 17, 2018 to Dec 14, 2018
Sterling J. Nielsen	INTERN	May 23, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016
Rylee C. Niesent	INTERN	Jul 8, 2020 to Aug 5, 2020
Taylor Nordseth	INTERN	Sep 2, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Emily Rose Novotny	INTERN	Feb 23, 2017 to Feb 28, 2017
Erik K. Nyberg	INTERN	Jul 11, 2011 to Aug 19, 2011
Derek W. Olson	INTERN	May 19, 2014 to Jul 3, 2014
Jalatama S. Omar	INTERN	Jul 5, 2016 to Aug 19, 2016
Rachel E. Parsons	INTERN	Jul 16, 2018 to Aug 20, 2018
Damon J. Pater	INTERN	Jul 12, 2021 to Aug 20, 2021
Logan C. Penfield	FRONT OFFICE MANAGER/INTERN COORDINATOR	Apr 1, 2014 to Mar 29, 2015
Anna M. Perrenoud	INTERN	Jul 17, 2017 to Jul 31, 2017
Griffin Mark Petersen	INTERN	Jul 8, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024
Robert W. Peterson	INTERN	Jun 9, 2015 to Jul 13, 2015
Jordan N. Phillips	INTERN	Jul 7, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025
Peter C. Van De Pol	INTERN	Jan 10, 2020 to Mar 11, 2020
Taylor G. Quinn	INTERN	May 27, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025
Megan L. Raposa	INTERN	Jul 11, 2012 to Aug 29, 2012
Matthew T. Reeves	INTERN	Jul 8, 2013 to Aug 16, 2013
Megan M. Reiffenberger	INTERN	Sep 4, 2014 to Dec 19, 2014
Rebecca R. Reiter	INTERN	May 21, 2012 to Jun 29, 2012
Samuel D. Reuland	INTERN	Jul 18, 2013 to Aug 15, 2014
James Reynolds	INTERN	May 20, 2013 to Jul 5, 2013
Auburn K. Ritterbush	INTERN	May 20, 2013 to Jul 5, 2013
Kevin S. Robb	INTERN	May 21, 2012 to Jun 29, 2012
Benjamin C. Rogers	INTERN	May 23, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016
Noah Scott Roisum	INTERN	Jul 7, 2023 to May 16, 2025
Noah L. Roth	INTERN	Jul 7, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025
Madlynn Ruble	SUMMER INTERN	May 16, 2011 to Jul 15, 2011
Lydia E. Sand	INTERN	Jul 11, 2011 to Aug 12, 2011
Alexander Hunter Savage	INTERN	May 22, 2017 to Jun 23, 2017
Joseph R. Schartz	INTERN	Jan 12, 2017 to May 19, 2017
Bennett D. Schelhaas	INTERN	Jan 18, 2022 to May 20, 2022
Brooke D. Schieffer	INTERN	May 23, 2011 to Jul 1, 2011
Eric M. Schlimgen	INTERN	Apr 1, 2011 to May 20, 2011
Kaden C. Schmidt	INTERN	May 27, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025
Rachel R. Schmidt	INTERN	Jan 9, 2012 to May 18, 2012
Abigail Victoria Schneider	INTERN	May 16, 2023 to Jun 23, 2023
Nicole M. Schneider	INTERN	Jul 16, 2018 to Aug 17, 2018
Jacob William Scholl	INTERN	Jun 1, 2016 to Jul 7, 2016
Jenessa M. Scholl	INTERN	Jan 7, 2014 to Mar 31, 2014
Rachel S. Schoon	INTERN	Jun 4, 2021 to Jul 30, 2021
Shelby L. Schoon	INTERN	May 21, 2012 to Jun 29, 2012
Michael Joseph Schulte	INTERN	May 26, 2016 to Jul 8, 2016
Peyton J. Scott	INTERN	May 23, 2019 to Jul 2, 2019
Regan C. Scott	INTERN	May 26, 2016 to Jul 8, 2016
Kati M. Seymour	INTERN	Aug 18, 2011 to May 18, 2012
Maham Shah	INTERN	Sep 10, 2021 to Dec 10, 2021
Connor R. Shaull	INTERN	May 23, 2014 to Jul 3, 2014
Owen J. Shay	INTERN	Jul 12, 2013 to Aug 23, 2013
Hallie Elizabeth Shea	INTERN	Jun 12, 2017 to Jul 31, 2017
Kathlynn G. Short	INTERN	Jan 15, 2019 to May 31, 2019
Jason T. Simmons	INTERN	Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 25, 2012
Megan R. Simon	INTERN	Jul 8, 2019 to Aug 16, 2019
Scott M. Simons	INTERN	Jun 1, 2017 to Jul 14, 2017
Rachel Joy Skea	INTERN	May 16, 2011 to Jun 24, 2011
Scott A. Sloan	INTERN	Jan 5, 2022 to Jan 17, 2022
Brendan J. Smith	INTERN	Jul 2, 2012 to Aug 17, 2012
Michelle L. Smith	INTERN	Apr 1, 2011 to Apr 21, 2011
Alexandra Stanley	INTERN	Jan 6, 2015 to May 15, 2015
Macy Steen	INTERN	May 27, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025
Tyler A. Stenberg	INTERN	Aug 21, 2012 to Dec 20, 2012
Kaylin A. Stenson	INTERN	Jan 18, 2018 to Apr 20, 2018
Natalia M. Stys	INTERN	May 26, 2023 to May 30, 2023
Jonathon D. Sundet	INTERN	Sep 13, 2021 to Jul 1, 2022
Michael D. Synder	INTERN	Jan 11, 2016 to May 3, 2016
Jack A. Talcott	INTERN	Sep 18, 2020 to Dec 7, 2020
Hannah M. Thomas	INTERN	Sep 5, 2017 to Oct 16, 2017
Adam J. Timmerman	INTERN	Jul 8, 2013 to Aug 16, 2013
Tiara A. Tingle	INTERN	May 26, 2015 to Jul 3, 2015
Olivia D. Torbert	INTERN	Jul 17, 2017 to Aug 11, 2017
Logan C. Torue	INTERN	Jul 10, 2018 to Aug 18, 2018
Brigid E. Ueland	INTERN	Jun 1, 2016 to Jul 7, 2016
Eda S. Uzunlar	INTERN	Jul 15, 2019 to Aug 23, 2019
Katherine L. Veenis	INTERN	Jul 7, 2014 to Aug 6, 2014
Dustin G. Wahl	INTERN	Jul 17, 2017 to Aug 25, 2017
Jesse J. Walnofer	INTERN	May 14, 2013 to Jul 16, 2013
Jacob P. Walth	INTERN	Jun 8, 2020 to Aug 21, 2020
John E. Weber	INTERN	Jan 30, 2015 to May 20, 2015
Sarah H. Wedel	INTERN	Jan 11, 2016 to May 27, 2016
Destiny R. C. Wenger	INTERN	Oct 12, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021
Lauren Werth	INTERN	Jul 11, 2011 to Aug 19, 2011
Jorja L. Whempner	INTERN	May 22, 2024 to Aug 8, 2025
James C. Whitcher	INTERN	Jul 2, 2012 to Aug 17, 2012
Luke Allen Wickersham	INTERN	Jun 1, 2022 to Jul 2, 2022
Kristin Ariel Wileman	INTERN	May 20, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014
Matthew J. Vander Woude	INTERN	Jul 6, 2015 to Aug 14, 2015
Jay William Wright	INTERN	May 14, 2013 to Jul 16, 2013
Lee J. Wynja	INTERN	May 22, 2017 to Jun 23, 2017
John D. Yarbrough	INTERN	Sep 20, 2016 to Mar 16, 2017
Hamilton A. Zachariahs	INTERN	May 20, 2013 to Jul 5, 2013
Sean Lawrence Zimmy	INTERN	Sep 6, 2018 to Dec 14, 2018

Chapter V

Travel & Disclosures

No disclosed trips yet.

Chapter VI

Tenure

Member terms in Congress.

Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2029

Senate · South Dakota

Republican

2023

Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2023

Senate · South Dakota

Republican

2017

Jan 5, 2011 to Jan 3, 2017

Senate · South Dakota

Republican

2011

Jan 4, 2005 to Jan 3, 2011

Senate · South Dakota

Republican

2005

Jan 3, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003

House · South Dakota 0th District

Republican

2001

Jan 6, 1999 to Jan 3, 2001

House · South Dakota 0th District

Republican

1999

Jan 7, 1997 to Jan 3, 1999

House · South Dakota 0th District

Republican

1997

Career compensation across 4 roles · $2,634,142 total tracked.

John R.Thune

Legislative Activity

Legislative Activity

Committees

Committees

Office & Staff

Office & Staff

Staff Alumni

Staff Alumni

Travel & Disclosures

Travel & Disclosures

Tenure

Tenure

John R.
Thune