Colin Brainard

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Biographical

Full Name: Colin C. Brainard
Gender: Male
Hometown: Overland Park, Kan.
Place of Residence: Washington, D.C.

Social Networking:

LinkedIn

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Education

University of Kansas - BA, political science and international studies (2003-2007)

Employment History

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (Dec. 2019-)

Director of Federal Affairs
Rep. Steve Watkins (R-KS) (Jan. 2019-Sept. 2019)

Chief of Staff
Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN) (Jan. 2018-Jan. 2019)

Deputy Chief of Staff
Joint Economic Committee (Jan. 2018-April 2018)
Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN)

Executive Director
Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) (Nov. 2016-Jan. 2018)

Deputy Chief of Staff
Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) (Feb. 2015-Sept. 2015)

Senior Policy Adviser, Tax and Health
Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) (April 2010-Feb. 2015)

Legislative Assistant
Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) (2008-March 2010)

Legislative Correspondent
Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) (Sept. 2007-March 2008)

Mail Manager
Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS)

Intern
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (Sept. 2015-Oct. 2016)

Director of Federal Government Affairs

Awards

Legislative Staff Award (National Rural Health Association) (2015)

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Office
701 8th St. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

National Association of Chain Drug Stores (2015-2016)
Walmart Inc. (2020-2024)

Lobbied on behalf of:

Privately Financed Travel

1 trip taken in 2014 costing $148

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Trip Destinations:

Philadelphia, PA

Trip Sponsors:

Third Way

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a staffer:

Extension Letter: 2018, 2018
Termination: 2019, 2019
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Congressional Salary

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Employed by: Former Rep. Steve Watkins (R-KS), Joint Economic Committee, Former Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS), Former Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC)

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Caught Our Eye

Pharmacy lobbyist back to Rep. Jenkins

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Nov. 16, 2016
After a year lobbying for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Colin Brainard is filling his prescriptions on the Hill again. read more