Capitol Committee Updates
Congressional Staff Lunch Features Phil Maxson,
Chief of Staff to Senator Mitch McConnell
Phil Maxson, chief of staff to Sen. Mitch McConnell (KY),
was the U.S. Capitol Historical Society's honored guest at
the Congressional Staff lunch on September 15. Maxson
joined members of the USCHS Leadership Council and
Constitution Signers for lunch in Altria's beautiful atri-
um overlooking the Capitol. He shared remarks on one of
America's most influential early leaders, Kentuckian Henry
Clay. He developed a deep appreciation for Clay by working
as tour guide at Ashland, Henry Clay's estate in Lexington,
Kentucky. It is from his work as a teenager, his love of his-
tory, and his passion for Kentucky that he draws inspiration
for his work with Sen. McConnell. To conclude the event,
Maxson fielded diverse questions from the audience.
USCHS wishes to thank Altria for generously hosting
and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals for exclusively support-
ing this event.
Phil Maxson delivers his remarks to the audience.
Jonah Houts (Express Scripts) asks Phil Maxson a question.
2017-2018 Development Committee
We are pleased to announce the Development Committee for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. e Development Committee is
a select group of individuals who help keep the Capitol Committee membership program dynamic and assist with bring-
ing in new members. ey are instrumental in helping the Society raise more than $1,000,000 a year.
Anna Schneider*, Volkswagen
Donald Carlson, USCHS Board Chairman,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Connie Tipton, USCHS Board Vice Chair
Jonah Houts, Express Scripts
Mark Tyndall, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Andrew Vermilye, Fidelity Investments
Camden Fine, Independent Community Bankers of
America
Christine Burgeson, Airlines for America
Harrison Wadsworth, Siemens
Omar Vargas, 3M
*Denotes Committee Chair
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