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Adam R.
Telle

CHIEF OF STAFF — Office of Senator Bill Hagerty

Works forRWilliam F. Hagerty · Republican · Tennessee

Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a senior leadership position he assumed in August 2021 after serving as the senator's Legislative Director and Chief Advisor. Previously led the White House Office of Legislative Affairs' Senate team during the first Trump Administration, managing all national security and appropriations matters. Spent 10 years in the Office of Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS), rising to Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director, and served as the chief staff member on the Senate Appropriations Committee's Homeland Security Subcommittee. Began his Senate career in the Office of Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL). Mississippi State University graduate and former Student Association President.