LegiStorm

Biographical

Family:

Education

• George Washington University Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration - MPA, government relations management and strategic communications (2002-2005)

  Activities and notes: Wolcott Fellow

• Republican National Committee Campaign Management College (2003)

• Kent State University - BA, criminal justice, political science (1996-Dec. 2000)

Employment History

• Shumaker Advisors LLC (June 2021-)

  Senior Vice President, Federal Affairs

• GSD Capitol LLC (Feb. 2021-June 2021)

  Founder/Principal

• BP plc (Feb. 2016-Sept. 2020)

  Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs

• Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) (Jan. 2008-Feb. 2016)

  Chief of Staff

• 5th Congressional District of Ohio (May 2007-Dec. 2007)

  Legislative Director

• Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-OH) (Jan. 2007-May 2007)

  Legislative Director

• Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-OH) (2005-Dec. 2006)

  Senior Legislative Assistant

• Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-OH) (April 2004-2005)

  Legislative Assistant

• Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-OH) (Feb. 2003-March 2004)

  Legislative Correspondent

• Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-OH) (June 2002-Jan. 2003)

  Staff Assistant

Associated Organizations

• George Washington University (July 2012-)

  Adjunct Professor, Legislative Affairs Program

• Agua da Vida (2010-)

• Arlington Village Townhouse Condominium Association (2007-)

Activities and Interests

• Hobbies: politics, golf, baseball, football, motorsports
  

Contact Information

• 
  Email, work:
  rwalker@shumakeradvisors.com

Washington, D.C. Office
Washington, District of Columbia
Direct phone: 703-582-0249
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

• BP America Inc. (2016-2020)
• Shumaker Advisors LLC (2021-2024)

Lobbied on behalf of:

• BP America Inc.
• Bridge Energy LLC
• Columbus (Ohio) Zoological Park Association
• CTIA - The Wireless Association
• Frio Valley Infrastructure LLC
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Privately Financed Travel

19 trips taken between 2004 - 2015 costing $28,551

See map of trips

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a staffer:

Congressional Salary

Caught Our Eye

• Staffer returns to Hill after only a month away

  Posted by Sean Myers on Feb. 26, 2016
  The revolving door spun quickly for Allison Witt Poulios, who has returned to the office of Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) with a promotion after only a month working for the Joint Commission. read more

• Posted by Jock Friedly on Oct. 6, 2011
  The financial disclosures of Ryan Walker, the chief of staff to Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio), say he holds no positions outside his job in Congress. His LinkedIn profile tells a different story. read more