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Kevin P.
Talley

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Mike Collins

Works forRMichael E. Collins · Republican · Georgia 10th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), serving since January 2026. Proven government affairs professional with 19 years of cross-party experience in congressional politics, lobbying, and regulatory affairs. Previously served as Chief of Staff to Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), principal with Talley Strategies LLC, senior director of government affairs at Federal Advocates, and lobbyist for the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association focusing on FDA tobacco regulation. Known for expertise in tobacco, cigar, and postal issues.

Last year's salary

$166,602

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

8.4y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$370,907

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Mike Collins
forRMichael E. Collins · Republican · Georgia 10th District
House
Nov 20, 2025 to Present
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Abraham J. Hamadeh
forRAbraham J. Hamadeh · Republican · Arizona 8th District
House
Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 1, 2025
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Abraham J. Hamadeh
forRAbraham J. Hamadeh · Republican · Arizona 8th District
House
Jan 3, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Matt Gaetz
forRMatt Gaetz · Republican · Florida 1st District
House
Aug 21, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Principal
Talley Strategies LLC
Senior Director of Government Affairs
Federal Advocates
Chief of Staff
Office of Rep. Matt Gaetz
Senior Director of Federal Legislative Affairs
International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association
Lobbyist
National Rural Letter Carriers Association

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

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