People / Timothy L. Blanchat

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Timothy L.
Blanchat

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Richard Hudson

Works forRRichard Hudson · Republican · North Carolina 9th District

Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC-09) from November 2023 to March 2026, based in North Carolina and leading Hudson's legislative team. Subsequently joined Checkmate Government Relations as Director of Government Relations. Previously served as Director of Government Relations for FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Extensive background in North Carolina public service, including nearly a decade in the office of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis, where he served as Deputy State Director and managed his 2020 reelection campaign. Also served as campaign manager for former Senator Richard Burr's 2016 campaign.

Last year's salary

$213,233

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

11.0y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

1

$1,037 total

Career earnings

$843,809

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 Richard Hudson
forRRichard Hudson · Republican · North Carolina 9th District
House
Nov 13, 2023 to Present
DEPUTY STATE DIRECTOR
Office of Senator Thom Tillis
forRThom Tillis · Republican · North Carolina
Senate
Oct 1, 2017 to Jan 3, 2023
DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Office of Senator Thom Tillis
forRThom Tillis · Republican · North Carolina
Senate
Dec 30, 2016 to Sep 30, 2017
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT/SPECIAL ADVISOR
Office of Senator Thom Tillis
forRThom Tillis · Republican · North Carolina
Senate
Jan 5, 2015 to Dec 30, 2015

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Director of Government Relations
Checkmate Government Relations
Director of Government Relations
FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Deputy State Director
Office of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis
Campaign Manager
Office of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis
Campaign Manager
Office of former U.S. Senator Richard Burr

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

1 trip · $1,037 combined disclosed value.

Virginia Beach, VA
House gift travel filing
Jun 16, 2024 to Jun 18, 2024
$1,037