Sullivan Announces Additional Hires in Alaska & DC Offices

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced additional staff hires for his U.S. Senate offices in Alaska and Washington, DC. Kathlene Rowell will serve as State Director, Mike Fleagle as Alaska Deputy Chief of Staff, and Paul “Otto” Feather as Senior Advisor for Military and Veterans’ Affairs and Mat-Su Regional Director. Washington, DC hires include Peter Henry as Legislative Director, Robyn Engibous as Deputy Chief of Staff, Ryan Ringel as Director of Administration and Technology and Liz Banicki as Assistant to the Chief of Staff.

Alaska:

“I am excited to continue working with Kathlene and Otto – who were both instrumental over the past year,” said Sullivan. “Additionally, I’m proud to welcome Mike on board to round out my senior staff in Alaska. They all bring unique and extensive backgrounds to their respective jobs, and will be enormous assets as we build out our Alaska offices.”

Kathlene Rowell, of Palmer, AK, previously served as special assistant to Sullivan on his campaign as well as at the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. A graduate of Alaska Pacific University, Rowell has also worked for the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation at the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

Mike Fleagle, of Anchorage, AK, joins Senator Sullivan’s office from the Municipality of Anchorage, were he served as Superintendent. Fleagle has over 14 years’ experience in appointed leadership for fish and wildlife management in Alaska, including the Alaska State Chairman of the Board of Game and the Chairman of the Federal Subsistence Board. He is a member of the Doyon, Limited Board of Directors, and has also worked for the McGrath Bulk Fuel Association and McGrath Native Village Council.

Colonel Paul “Otto” Feather (USAF Ret.), of Meadow Lakes, AK, is a 31 year veteran, and most recently worked as road manager and veterans outreach coordinator on Sullivan’s campaign. During his three decades of service, Feather served combat command tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and as the Deputy Director of Operations in the White House Military Office. Feather completed two tours at Elmendorf AFB, AK and has called Alaska home since 1998. Most recently, he commanded Yokota Air Base in Japan. Feather is a graduate of Wright State University, and received masters degrees from Webster University, Air Command and Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

Washington, DC:

“Experience in the halls of the Senate is essential to a productive office,” said Sullivan. “I am honored to welcome Liz, Peter, Robyn and Ryan to my Washington, DC office – and I am confident that they will serve the people of Alaska well as we begin to advance Alaska’s and America’s interests in the U.S. Senate.”

Robyn Engibous of Anchorage, AK, previously served as finance director on Sullivan’s campaign. A graduate of Marquette University, Robyn is a veteran of the 2012 Romney campaign and 2008 Republican National Convention. Prior to working at the convention, she worked in Washington, DC at the U.S. Department of State and in the office of the late Senator Ted Stevens. She has also served as co-executive director of the Ted Stevens Foundation.

Peter Henry, of Washington, DC, most recently served as a professional staff member on the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works – focusing on surface transportation issues. A graduate of Colby College, Henry has a decade of experience working on Capitol Hill -- working for Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) and former Senator Kit Bond (R-MO).

Ryan Ringel of Alexandria, VA, joins Sullivan from Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-ID) office. A graduate of Boise State University, Ringel has over 16 years of experience working in the U.S. Senate, previously serving as Systems Administrator for Senator Crapo.

Liz Banicki of Eagle River, AK, most recently served as statewide field director on Sullivan's campaign. She returns to Capitol Hill after having previously worked in the office of Alaskan Congressman Don Young. Banicki is a graduate of the University of Portland, and is a two-time Fulbright Scholarship grantee to Germany and Austria.

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