People / Charles E. Cogar

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Charles E.
Cogar

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Senator Tim Scott

Works forRTim Scott · Republican · South Carolina

Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), leading the office since July 2023. Previously served as Legislative Director to Senator Scott for 10 years (2013-2023) and as Senior Policy Adviser on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. Prior to joining Scott's office, held various legislative roles in the offices of Congressman Mike Coffman (R-Colo.), Senator Wayne Allard (R-Colo.), and Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska). With 28+ years of congressional leadership experience, known for expertise in banking, financial services, and legislative strategy. Recently transitioned to private sector as Senior Director of Federal Affairs at Holland & Hart LLP.

Last full-year salary

$121,961

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

12.5y

5 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

1

$0 total

Career earnings

$1,571,363

Chapter I

Compensation Timeline

Summed annual salary across all tracked roles.

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Senator Tim Scott
forRTim Scott · Republican · South Carolina
Senate
Jul 1, 2024 to Dec 12, 2025
SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Senate
Jan 3, 2023 to Mar 10, 2023
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Senator Tim Scott
forRTim Scott · Republican · South Carolina
Senate
Jun 18, 2013 to Jan 2, 2023
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Senate
Sep 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2020
PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER
Senate
Sep 1, 2018 to Sep 30, 2018

Chapter III

Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Legislative Director
Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott
Legislative Staff
Office of Congressman Mike Coffman
Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director
Office of U.S. Senator Wayne Allard
Legislative Staff
Office of Congressman Don Young

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

1 trip · $0 combined disclosed value.

Unknown
Employee Reimbursed Travel
Mar 21, 2025 to Mar 22, 2025
Pending