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Michael
Dankler

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Rudy Yakym III

Works forRRudy Yakym III · Republican · Indiana 2nd District

Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym III (R-IN-02). Focuses on trade policy, tariffs, and tax legislation through Rep. Yakym's work on the House Ways and Means Committee. Previously served as a Principal at Michael Best Strategies, where he advised clients on trade and tariff matters. Recipient of the International Trade Association's Lighthouse Award. Engages on advanced air mobility and drone policy.

Last year's salary

$193,541

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

10.0y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

1

$777 total

Career earnings

$1,139,724

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Compensation Timeline

Summed annual salary across all tracked roles.

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Rudy Yakym III
forRRudy Yakym III · Republican · Indiana 2nd District
House
Dec 5, 2022 to Present
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Jackie Walorski
forRJackie Walorski · Republican · Indiana 2nd District
House
Apr 1, 2019 to Jan 8, 2021
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Jackie Walorski
forRJackie Walorski · Republican · Indiana 2nd District
House
Jan 3, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Jackie Walorski
forRJackie Walorski · Republican · Indiana 2nd District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Jan 2, 2017

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Principal
Michael Best Strategies

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

1 trip · $777 combined disclosed value.

Cambridge, MD
House gift travel filing
Aug 4, 2025 to Aug 6, 2025
$777