Timothy Pataki is an American political aide who served as the director of the Office of Public Liaison from 2019 to 2021. Pataki previously served as Special Assistant to President Donald Trump and Deputy Director of the Office of Public Liaison, serving under Justin Clark.[1][2]

Tim Pataki
Director of the Office of Public Liaison
In office
February 2, 2019 – January 20, 2021
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded bySteve Munisteri (Acting)
Succeeded byCedric Richmond
Personal details
Born (1985-04-02) April 2, 1985 (age 39)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationOhio State University (BA)

Early life and education edit

Pataki was born on April 2, 1985, in Baltimore, Maryland. After graduating from Loyola Blakefield, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Ohio State University, where he played on the Ohio State Buckeyes men's lacrosse team.[3][4]

Career edit

Pataki began his career in politics as a legislative aide to Kevin McCarthy during his time as House Majority Leader.[5] He also served as a floor aide to Eric Cantor, and as a staffer for the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce.[6][7]

References edit

  1. ^ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Appointments for the Executive Office of the President". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved 2020-01-25 – via National Archives.
  2. ^ Restuccia, Rew; Cook, Nancy (24 May 2019). "Inside Trump's hunt to fill one of the worst jobs in Washington". Politico. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  3. ^ "Tim Pataki Biography". OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  4. ^ "Tim Pataki" (PDF).
  5. ^ Byrnes, Jesse (2017-02-07). "White House beefs up legislative affairs team". The Hill. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  6. ^ Dawsey, Josh; Goldmacher, Shane; Stokols, Eli; Nussbaum, Matthew (6 February 2017). "Trump's White House tries to rehab its Hill Outreach". Politico. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  7. ^ Fuller, Matt; Fuller, Matt (2013-07-15). "In Cantorland, Lots of Staff Moves | Hill Climbers". Roll Call. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
Political offices
Preceded by Director of the Office of Public Liaison
2019–2021
Succeeded by