People / James D. Kyrkanides

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James D.
Kyrkanides

SENIOR ADVISOROffice of Representative Wesley Hunt

Works forRWesley Hunt · Republican · Texas 38th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) since January 2023, managing the office's legislative and policy agenda. Previously served as Campaign Manager for Hunt's 2022 congressional campaign. Has held roles in the U.S. Senate, worked for Donald J. Trump for President, Inc, McConnell Senate Committee, and Rep. Andy Barr's office. Co-founded Food Four Good, a nonprofit focused on food security. Based in Washington, D.C., native of Lexington, Kentucky.

Last year's salary

$159,400

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

8.0y

5 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$554,201

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

SENIOR ADVISOR
Office of Representative Wesley Hunt
forRWesley Hunt · Republican · Texas 38th District
House
Nov 13, 2025 to Present
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Wesley Hunt
forRWesley Hunt · Republican · Texas 38th District
House
Jan 3, 2023 to Nov 12, 2025
TRANSITION AIDE
House
Nov 12, 2022 to Jan 2, 2023
STAFF ASSISTANT
Senate
Jan 2, 2019 to Aug 31, 2021
INTERN
Senate
Jan 16, 2018 to Apr 27, 2018

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Campaign Manager
Wesley Hunt for Congress
United States Senate
State Director
Donald J. Trump for President, Inc
McConnell Senate Committee
Andy Barr for Congress
Co-founder
Food Four Good Inc.

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