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Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL, Sam always had an ambition for working in public policy on behalf of our country. Before his expedition to Washington D.C, Sam worked full time in the restaurant industry as he studied for his history degree at American Military University. In the spring of 2025, Sam decided to leverage his service industry work and passions for both our country and the American political process by interning for Chairman Jim Jordan’s House Judiciary Committee and The Heritage Foundation.

Corey previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Congressman Warren Davidson, where he carried out day to day operations for the DC and District offices. His federal experience also includes serving as Director of Operations for his hometown Member, Congressman Bill Posey. Corey received his BA from Florida State University and started his career with Rep. Posey.  

Christopher joined USDA in 2025 following his position as the Member Services and Coalitions Coordinator for the Congressional Western Caucus where he organized Members of Congress initiatives for rural policy making.  Christopher is from South-West Florida and graduated from Florida International University with a degree in History and Political Science.  

Russell Laird has decades of experience working on government policy and business development for a variety of industry interests including agriculture, consumer packaged goods, trucking, utility finance, as well as issues concerning second amendment rights, military reservists, and defense contracting. He has managed his own company in the cotton industry which involved managing marketing rights to technology patented by the ARS and an SBIR grant.

From 1999 to 2003, Allen represented his community in the Michigan House of Representatives, followed by two terms in the Michigan Senate from 2003 to 2011. During his time in the legislature, he was a strong advocate for rural economic development and veterans' issues. In 2011, Allen led the establishment of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, serving as a key organizer and proponent for its creation.

She’s a connector with quiet strength, compassionate leader, a team player and a strategist. She builds partnerships, provides guidance and connects communities, especially rural America, to USDA programs and resources.

A successful business owner with extensive experience in commercial real estate development, LeVell has led and supported projects focused on economic growth, investment, and community revitalization. His background in entrepreneurship, business development, and public engagement brings a practical, results-driven approach to advancing partnerships that create opportunities for farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and underserved communities across the country.

As a dynamic executive and leader with over a decade of experience driving strategic growth, Steve most recently founded and led a DC-based purpose driven organization whose mission was to identify and meet the greatest needs in the D.C. area, including food security, mentoring for at-risk youth and social entrepreneurship. Within that role, Steve also established and managed multiple pediatric mobile health clinics internationally providing access to healthcare for thousands of children abroad.

Before serving in the Department of Agriculture, Alex was a Professional Staff Member for the House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary, joining shortly after Chairman Jim Jordan formed the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government—a Subcommittee that was formed to investigate and hold the Biden-Harris Administration accountable for suspected abuses of authority and the lawfare being unleashed on innocent, hardworking Americans.

Chris joined the USDA Office of Congressional Relations in 2026. Prior to joining USDA, Chris served as the Director of Economic Development for the University System of Georgia, where he led statewide workforce and business development initiatives in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the system’s 25 public colleges and universities. In this role, he managed key programs including the REBA grant process and USG FastTrack, delivering customized workforce solutions to support business recruitment, retention, and expansion.