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Ryan M.
White

CHIEF OF STAFF — Office of Senator James E. Risch

Works forRJames E. Risch · Republican · Idaho

Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator James E. Risch (R-ID) since 2020, after serving as Deputy Chief of Staff since 2019. Over 20 years of service with Senator Risch, including roles during Risch's tenure as Idaho governor, lieutenant governor, and in the U.S. Senate. Extensive intelligence and national security background, including 10 years as an Intelligence Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency (2009-2014) and 5 years as a Professional Staff Member on the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (2014-2019). Also served as Legislative Director in Risch's office (2008-2009), Military Legislative Aide to Sen. Mike Crapo, and Deputy Chief of Staff in the Idaho Governor's office. A fourth-generation Capitol Hill family member, native of Wallace and Post Falls, Idaho.