Sullivan Announces Additional Hires in Washington, DC Office
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced additional legislative staff hires in his Washington, DC office. Erik Elam will serve as the Majority Staff Director of the Fisheries, Water and Wildlife Subcommittee, and Jason Suslavich and Kate Wolgemuth will both serve as Legislative Assistants.
“Erik, Jason and Kate all bring unique skill sets to their respective jobs, and I am pleased they will be joining my team in Washington,” Sen. Sullivan said. “Their advice and experience on critical Alaska issues will be vital as we work to advance the state’s interests in the U.S. Senate.”
Erik Elam most recently served as Legislative Director for Alaskan Congressman Don Young. In addition to the Subcommittee responsibilities, he will focus on energy, federal lands, fisheries, Coast Guard, and oceans. A graduate of the University of Dayton and George Mason University, Elam previously served in the Army National Guard as an Armor officer.
Jason Suslavich previously served as a Senior Policy Advisor to Alaskan Congressman Don Young. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Suslavich will focus on military and veterans’ affairs committee work for Sen. Sullivan.
Kate Wolgemuth most recently served as an Associate Director of State/Federal Relations in the Washington, DC Office of former Alaska Governor Sean Parnell and current Governor Bill Walker. A graduate of Colgate University, Wolgemuth will focus on education, health care, housing, and native affairs issues.
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