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Jim J.
Cho

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Works forDSydney Kamlager-Dove · Democratic · California 37th District

Chief of Staff to U.S. Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), assuming the position on January 3, 2025. Previously served as Special Assistant to the President and House Liaison in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, where he covered national security and transportation portfolios and helped pass the National Security Supplemental Act, the National Defense Authorization Act, and the FAA Reauthorization Act. Earlier served as Chief of Staff to Representative Norma Torres (CA-35) and Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), where he worked on major infrastructure projects for South Florida including the Port Everglades expansion. Nearly 20 years of public service experience.

Last year's salary

$193,964

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

10.0y

3 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$821,590

Chapter I

Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove
forDSydney Kamlager-Dove · Democratic · California 37th District
House
Jan 3, 2025 to Present
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Norma J. Torres
forDNorma J. Torres · Democratic · California 35th District
House
Dec 9, 2017 to Feb 3, 2021
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Lois Frankel
forDLois Frankel · Democratic · Florida 22nd District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 8, 2017

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Special Assistant to the President and House Liaison
White House Office of Legislative Affairs
Chief of Staff
Office of Representative Norma Torres
Chief of Staff
Office of Representative Lois Frankel

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

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