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Richard K.
Vaughn

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Scott Desjarlais

Works forRScott Desjarlais · Republican · Tennessee 4th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) since January 2013. Experienced, polished senior-level public policy and communications professional with expertise in strategic planning, legislative relations, and constituent services. Previously served as Legislative Director for Rep. DesJarlais (2011-2012), Legislative Director for Rep. David Davis (2007-2009), and Legislative Director for Rep. William L. Jenkins (1997-2007).

Last year's salary

$225,699

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

10.0y

1 role tracked

Sponsored trips

2

$1,092 total

Career earnings

$1,632,650

Chapter I

Compensation Timeline

Summed annual salary across all tracked roles.

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Scott Desjarlais
forRScott Desjarlais · Republican · Tennessee 4th District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Present

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Legislative Director
Office of Congressman William L. Jenkins
Legislative Assistant
Office of Congressman James H. Quillen
Legislative Director
Office of Congressman David Davis
Cardinal Basketball Officials Association

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

2 trips · $1,092 combined disclosed value.

Hot Springs, VA
House gift travel filing
May 3, 2023 to May 5, 2023
$1,092
White Sulphur Springs, WV
House gift travel filing
Feb 19, 2020 to Feb 21, 2020
Pending