People / Ella S. Sullins

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Ella S.
Sullins

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Dale W. Strong

Works forRDale W. Strong · Republican · Alabama 5th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-AL-05), promoted from Legislative Director in February 2025. Has served as Strong's Legislative Director since his election to Congress in 2022. Previously worked in Senator Richard Shelby's office for nearly seven years, advancing from intern to Legislative Assistant, where she advised on homeland security, law enforcement, FBI matters, veterans affairs, state and foreign operations, defense, NASA, and military construction priorities. Fifth-generation Huntsville native and Auburn University graduate.

Last year's salary

$171,624

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

7.1y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

1

$3,419 total

Career earnings

$644,236

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 Representative Dale W. Strong
forRDale W. Strong · Republican · Alabama 5th District
House
Feb 6, 2025 to Present
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Dale W. Strong
forRDale W. Strong · Republican · Alabama 5th District
House
Jan 3, 2023 to Feb 5, 2025
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senate
Apr 1, 2021 to Jan 2, 2023
STAFF ASSISTANT
Senate
Nov 26, 2018 to Mar 31, 2021

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Legislative Assistant (advanced from intern)
Office of Senator Richard Shelby

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

1 trip · $3,419 combined disclosed value.

Israel
House gift travel filing
May 24, 2025 to Jun 1, 2025
$3,419