Marc Short (born March 3, 1970) is a the Chief of Staff to current Vice President of the United States , Mike Pence .[ 1] Miller Center of Public Affairs and a contributor for CNN , and had also served as the White House Director of Legislative Affairs for President Trump ; Chief of Staff for Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison ; Chief of Staff for the House Republican Conference ; and President of Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce .
Early life and education
Marc Short was born in Virginia , the son of Richard T. "Dick" Short III, a wealthy insurance executive, and his wife Florence "Kim" Timolat Short.[ 2] [ 3] Norfolk Academy from grade school to high school.[ 3]
He graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1992.[ 4] The Spectator in 1989, a conservative paper. He served as editor until 1992, when he graduated.[ 5] HIV and AIDS ," stating "the propaganda campaign ignited by gay activists and carelessly perpetuated by journalists whose intent is to scare all heterosexuals into believing they are prime targets for contraction of the disease. The campaign's purpose is both to lobby Congress for more federal funding of AIDS research and to destigmatize the perverted lifestyles homosexuals pursue."[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
Career
Short served as finance director for Oliver North 's unsuccessful 1994 Senate campaign in Virginia . He then worked as spokesperson and executive director for The Freedom Alliance. Short was also the executive director of Young America's Foundation .[ 8] Reagan Ranch in California,[ 9] [ 8] University of Virginia .[ 4]
Following his graduation, Short was hired as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security . He then worked for Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison , eventually becoming her chief of staff. When Hutchison ran for Governor of Texas, Short started working for then-Congressman Mike Pence , who named him chief of staff for the House Republican Conference in 2009. He remained in the position until 2011.[ 4] Freedom Partners , a non-profit, 501(c)(6) chamber of commerce located in Arlington, Virginia that is largely funded by Charles and David Koch . He served as the organization's President from 2011 to 2016.[ 4] Marco Rubio 's presidential campaign and Pence's Indiana gubernatorial campaign.[ 4] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
President Trump named Short the Director of Legislative Affairs on January 4, 2017.[ 13]
Short announced he would leave the White House post in the summer of 2018, citing “diminishing returns” of pushing President Donald Trump’s agenda.[ 14]
On February 19, 2019, Vice President Mike Pence announced Short would be his next Chief of Staff , beginning in March 2019.[ 1]
Personal life
Marc and Kristen Short were married in 1997.[ 8] Arlington, Virginia .[ 4] evangelical Christian .[ 15]
References
^ a b Pence, Vice President Mike (2019-02-19). "I am pleased to announce that Marc Short will be returning to the White House to serve as my chief of staff. Marc will be joining the Office of the Vice President in March and we look forward to welcoming him to our great @VP Team!" . @VP . Retrieved 2019-02-19 . ^ "SHORT, RICHARD T. IV" . Richmond Times-Dispatch. August 28, 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2019 .^ a b Bartel, Bill (April 22, 2017). "Virginia Beach native Marc Short follows his father's footsteps to a key post in Trump White House" . The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved February 28, 2019 . ^ a b c d e f Cheney, Kyle; Nussbaum, Matthew (January 18, 2017). "Donald Trump's man on the Hill" . Politico . ^ a b Markay, Lachlan; Stein, Sam (February 27, 2019). "Pence's Incoming Chief of Staff, Marc Short, Disparaged People Living With AIDS for 'Repugnant' Gay Sex in College Column" . The Daily Beast. Retrieved February 28, 2019 . ^ Mills Rodrigo, Chris (February 27, 2019). "Pence's incoming chief of staff apologizes for college column disparaging people living with AIDS" . The Hill. Retrieved February 28, 2019 . ^ Duffy, Nick (February 27, 2019). "Mike Pence aide Marc Short attacked gay people's 'perverted lifestyles' . Pink News. Retrieved February 28, 2019 . ^ a b c Purdum, Todd S. (May 24, 1998). "Keeping Reagan's Legacy Alive at His Old Ranch" . The New York Times . ^ Lach, Eric (September 16, 2013). "Meet The Man Who Runs The Koch Brothers' Secret Bank" . TPM . ^ Goldmacher, Shane (January 2, 2017). "Trump expected to name Marc Short legislative affairs director" . Politico . ^ "The Latest: Trump campaign names staffers to help Pence" . US News . AP. July 16, 2016.^ Rucker, Philip; Gold, Matea (July 16, 2016). "Mike Pence integrates longtime advisers with Trump campaign" . Washington Post . ^ Nakamura, David (January 4, 2017). "Trump announces additional White House staff" . Washington Post . ^ Michael C. Bender (June 14, 2018). "White House Capitol Hill Envoy to Leave Post, Citing 'Diminishing Returns' . WSJ.com . Retrieved June 15, 2018 . ^ Dawsey, Josh (February 19, 2019). "Marc Short to serve as Vice President Pence's chief of staff as White House gears up for 2020 campaign" . Washington Post. Retrieved February 27, 2019 .
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Office Name Term Office Name Term White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus 2017 National Security Advisor Michael Flynn 2017 John F. Kelly 2017–19 H. R. McMaster 2017–18 Mick Mulvaney 2019–20 John Bolton 2018–19 Mark Meadows 2020–21 Robert C. O'Brien 2019–21 Principal Deputy Chief of Staff Katie Walsh 2017 Deputy National Security Advisor K. T. McFarland 2017 Kirstjen Nielsen 2017 Ricky L. Waddell 2017–18 James W. Carroll 2017–18 Mira Ricardel 2018 Zachary Fuentes 2018–19 Charles Kupperman 2019 Emma Doyle 2019–20 Matthew Pottinger 2019–21 Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Rick Dearborn 2017–18 Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert 2017–18 Chris Liddell 2018–21 Doug Fears 2018–19 Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Joe Hagin 2017–18 Peter J. Brown 2019–20 Daniel Walsh 2018–19 Julia Nesheiwat 2020–21 Anthony M. Ornato 2019–21 Dep. Natl. Security Advisor, Strategy Dina Powell 2017–18 Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Bill Shine 2018–19 Nadia Schadlow 2018 Dan Scavino 2020–21 Dep. Natl. Security Advisor, Middle East and North African Affairs Victoria Coates 2019–20 Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway 2017–20 White House Communications Director Sean Spicer 2017 Steve Bannon 2017 Michael Dubke 2017 Johnny DeStefano 2018–19 Anthony Scaramucci 2017 Hope Hicks 2020–21 Hope Hicks 2017–18 Derek Lyons 2020–21 Bill Shine 2018–19 Senior Advisor, Strategic Planning Jared Kushner 2017–21 Stephanie Grisham 2019–20 Senior Advisor, Policy Stephen Miller 2017–21 White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer 2017 Senior Advisor, Economic Issues Kevin Hassett 2020 Sarah Huckabee Sanders 2017–19 Advisor Ivanka Trump 2017–21 Stephanie Grisham 2019–20 Director, Public Liaison George Sifakis 2017 Kayleigh McEnany 2020–21 Johnny DeStefano 2017–18 Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders 2017 Justin R. Clark 2018 Raj Shah 2017–19 Steve Munisteri 2018–19 Hogan Gidley 2019–20 Timothy Pataki 2019–21 Brian R. Morgenstern 2020–21 Director, Intergovernmental Affairs Justin R. Clark 2017–18 Director, Strategic Communications Hope Hicks 2017 Douglas Hoelscher 2019–21 Mercedes Schlapp 2017–19 Director, National Economic Council Gary Cohn 2017–18 Alyssa Farah 2020 Larry Kudlow 2018–21 Director, Social Media Dan Scavino 2017–19 Chair, Council of Economic Advisers Kevin Hassett 2017–19 Director, Legislative Affairs Marc Short 2017–18 Tomas J. Philipson 2019–20 Shahira Knight 2018–19 Tyler Goodspeed 2020–21 Eric Ueland 2019–20 Chair, Domestic Policy Council Andrew Bremberg 2017–19 Amy Swonger 2020–21 Joe Grogan 2019–20 Director, Political Affairs Bill Stepien 2017–18 Brooke Rollins 2020–21 Brian Jack 2019–21 Director, National Trade Council Peter Navarro 2017–21 Director, Presidential Personnel Johnny DeStefano 2017–18 White House Counsel Don McGahn 2017–18 Sean E. Doocey 2018–20 Emmet Flood 2018 John McEntee 2020–21 Pat Cipollone 2018–21 Director, Management & Administration Marcia L. Kelly 2017–18 White House Cabinet Secretary Bill McGinley 2017–19 Monica J. Block 2018–21 Matthew J. Flynn 2019 White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter 2017–18 Kristan King Nevins 2019–21 Derek Lyons 2018–21 Personal Aide to the President John McEntee 2017–18 Director, Science & Technology Policy Kelvin Droegemeier 2019–21 Jordan Karem 2018 Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios 2019–21 Nicholas Luna 2018–19 Director, Management & Budget Mick Mulvaney 2017–19 Director, Oval Office Operations Keith Schiller 2017 Russell Vought 2019–21 Jordan Karem 2017–19 Chief Information Officer Suzette Kent 2018–20 Madeleine Westerhout 2019 United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer 2017–21 Nicholas Luna 2019–21 Director, National Drug Control Policy James W. Carroll 2018–21 Chief of Staff to the First Lady Lindsay Reynolds 2017–20 Chair , Council on Environmental Quality Mary Neumayr 2018–21 Stephanie Grisham 2020–21 Chief of Staff to the Vice President Josh Pitcock 2017 White House Social Secretary Anna Cristina Niceta Lloyd 2017–21 Nick Ayers 2017–19 White House Chief Usher Angella Reid † 2017 Marc Short 2019–21 Timothy Harleth 2017–21 Special Representative, International Negotiations Avi Berkowitz 2019–21 Physician to the President Ronny Jackson † 2017–18 COVID-19 Medical Advisors Deborah Birx 2020–21 Sean Conley 2018–21 Anthony Fauci 2020–21 Director, White House Military Office Keith Davids 2017–21 Scott Atlas 2020–21
Position Appointee Chief of Staff to the Vice President Marc Short Counsel to the Vice President Matt Morgan Counselor to the Vice President Assistant to the Vice President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison Sarah Makin Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Communications Jarrod Agen Deputy Chief of Staff to the Vice President Jen Pavlik Deputy National Security Adviser to the Vice President Policy Director to the Second Lady Sara Egeland National Security Adviser to the Vice President Andrea Thompson
Position Appointee Chief of Staff to the Second Lady Kristan King Nevins Director of Administration for the Office of the Vice President Mike Boisvenue Domestic Policy Adviser to the Vice President Daris Meeks Chief Economist and Economic Policy Adviser to the Vice President Press Secretary to the Vice President Marc Lotte Deputy Press Secretary to the Vice President Director of Legislative Affairs Jonathan Hiler Director of Communications for the Second Lady Kara Brooks
Office Name Term Office Name Term White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus 2017 National Security Advisor Michael Flynn 2017 John F. Kelly 2017–19 H. R. McMaster 2017–18 Mick Mulvaney 2019–20 John Bolton 2018–19 Mark Meadows 2020–21 Robert C. O'Brien 2019–21 Principal Deputy Chief of Staff Katie Walsh 2017 Deputy National Security Advisor K. T. McFarland 2017 Kirstjen Nielsen 2017 Ricky L. Waddell 2017–18 James W. Carroll 2017–18 Mira Ricardel 2018 Zachary Fuentes 2018–19 Charles Kupperman 2019 Emma Doyle 2019–20 Matthew Pottinger 2019–21 Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Rick Dearborn 2017–18 Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert 2017–18 Chris Liddell 2018–21 Doug Fears 2018–19 Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Joe Hagin 2017–18 Peter J. Brown 2019–20 Daniel Walsh 2018–19 Julia Nesheiwat 2020–21 Anthony M. Ornato 2019–21 Dep. Natl. Security Advisor, Strategy Dina Powell 2017–18 Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Bill Shine 2018–19 Nadia Schadlow 2018 Dan Scavino 2020–21 Dep. Natl. Security Advisor, Middle East and North African Affairs Victoria Coates 2019–20 Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway 2017–20 White House Communications Director Sean Spicer 2017 Steve Bannon 2017 Michael Dubke 2017 Johnny DeStefano 2018–19 Anthony Scaramucci 2017 Hope Hicks 2020–21 Hope Hicks 2017–18 Derek Lyons 2020–21 Bill Shine 2018–19 Senior Advisor, Strategic Planning Jared Kushner 2017–21 Stephanie Grisham 2019–20 Senior Advisor, Policy Stephen Miller 2017–21 White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer 2017 Senior Advisor, Economic Issues Kevin Hassett 2020 Sarah Huckabee Sanders 2017–19 Advisor Ivanka Trump 2017–21 Stephanie Grisham 2019–20 Director, Public Liaison George Sifakis 2017 Kayleigh McEnany 2020–21 Johnny DeStefano 2017–18 Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders 2017 Justin R. Clark 2018 Raj Shah 2017–19 Steve Munisteri 2018–19 Hogan Gidley 2019–20 Timothy Pataki 2019–21 Brian R. Morgenstern 2020–21 Director, Intergovernmental Affairs Justin R. Clark 2017–18 Director, Strategic Communications Hope Hicks 2017 Douglas Hoelscher 2019–21 Mercedes Schlapp 2017–19 Director, National Economic Council Gary Cohn 2017–18 Alyssa Farah 2020 Larry Kudlow 2018–21 Director, Social Media Dan Scavino 2017–19 Chair, Council of Economic Advisers Kevin Hassett 2017–19 Director, Legislative Affairs Marc Short 2017–18 Tomas J. Philipson 2019–20 Shahira Knight 2018–19 Tyler Goodspeed 2020–21 Eric Ueland 2019–20 Chair, Domestic Policy Council Andrew Bremberg 2017–19 Amy Swonger 2020–21 Joe Grogan 2019–20 Director, Political Affairs Bill Stepien 2017–18 Brooke Rollins 2020–21 Brian Jack 2019–21 Director, National Trade Council Peter Navarro 2017–21 Director, Presidential Personnel Johnny DeStefano 2017–18 White House Counsel Don McGahn 2017–18 Sean E. Doocey 2018–20 Emmet Flood 2018 John McEntee 2020–21 Pat Cipollone 2018–21 Director, Management & Administration Marcia L. Kelly 2017–18 White House Cabinet Secretary Bill McGinley 2017–19 Monica J. Block 2018–21 Matthew J. Flynn 2019 White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter 2017–18 Kristan King Nevins 2019–21 Derek Lyons 2018–21 Personal Aide to the President John McEntee 2017–18 Director, Science & Technology Policy Kelvin Droegemeier 2019–21 Jordan Karem 2018 Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios 2019–21 Nicholas Luna 2018–19 Director, Management & Budget Mick Mulvaney 2017–19 Director, Oval Office Operations Keith Schiller 2017 Russell Vought 2019–21 Jordan Karem 2017–19 Chief Information Officer Suzette Kent 2018–20 Madeleine Westerhout 2019 United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer 2017–21 Nicholas Luna 2019–21 Director, National Drug Control Policy James W. Carroll 2018–21 Chief of Staff to the First Lady Lindsay Reynolds 2017–20 Chair , Council on Environmental Quality Mary Neumayr 2018–21 Stephanie Grisham 2020–21 Chief of Staff to the Vice President Josh Pitcock 2017 White House Social Secretary Anna Cristina Niceta Lloyd 2017–21 Nick Ayers 2017–19 White House Chief Usher Angella Reid † 2017 Marc Short 2019–21 Timothy Harleth 2017–21 Special Representative, International Negotiations Avi Berkowitz 2019–21 Physician to the President Ronny Jackson † 2017–18 COVID-19 Medical Advisors Deborah Birx 2020–21 Sean Conley 2018–21 Anthony Fauci 2020–21 Director, White House Military Office Keith Davids 2017–21 Scott Atlas 2020–21
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