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Charles Wright
Ricketts

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOROffice of Representative David Kustoff

Works forRDavid Kustoff · Republican · Tennessee 8th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN), formerly Legislative Director. Brings expertise in finance and legislative affairs with an MBA in business administration and a background in federal governance. Previously served as a Staff Assistant in the U.S. Senate. Works on tax policy, small business issues, and industry advocacy.

Last year's salary

$137,499

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

6.6y

5 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

1

$0 total

Career earnings

$565,445

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Compensation Timeline

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Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative David Kustoff
forRDavid Kustoff · Republican · Tennessee 8th District
House
Feb 1, 2024 to Present
SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Office of Representative David Kustoff
forRDavid Kustoff · Republican · Tennessee 8th District
House
Jan 1, 2023 to Jan 30, 2024
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative David Kustoff
forRDavid Kustoff · Republican · Tennessee 8th District
House
Jun 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2022
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
Office of Representative David Kustoff
forRDavid Kustoff · Republican · Tennessee 8th District
House
Oct 17, 2019 to May 31, 2020
STAFF ASSISTANT
Senate
Jun 3, 2019 to Oct 16, 2019

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Earlier career

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

Staff Assistant
U.S. Senate
Columnist
The Daily Mississippian

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Sponsored Travel

1 trip · $0 combined disclosed value.

Cambridge, MD
House gift travel filing
Aug 4, 2025 to Aug 6, 2025
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