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Kristopher M.
Denzel

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Brad Knott

Works forRBrad Knott · Republican · North Carolina 13th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Brad Knott (R-NC-13). Previously served as Transition Aide to Representative-elect Brad Knott (2024-2025). Extensive background in government affairs across the private sector, including Manager of Government Affairs at Caterpillar Inc. (2023-2024), Director of Government Affairs at DHL Express (2021-2023), and Senior Director of International Policy at the US Chamber of Commerce (2018-2021). Defense and strategic studies expertise.

Last year's salary

$217,996

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

9.9y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$327,621

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Brad Knott
forRBrad Knott · Republican · North Carolina 13th District
House
Jan 3, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025
TRANSITION AIDE
House
Nov 8, 2024 to Jan 2, 2025
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative George Holding
forRGeorge Holding · Republican · North Carolina 2nd District
House
Jul 1, 2017 to Aug 3, 2017
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative George Holding
forRGeorge Holding · Republican · North Carolina 13th District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Manager, Government Affairs
Caterpillar Inc.
Director, Government Affairs
DHL Express
Senior Director, International Policy
US Chamber of Commerce
Director, Government Affairs
Organization for International Investment

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