Jeff Shockey Explained

Jeffrey Shockey is an American lobbyist and former congressional staffer. He worked for Republican Representative Jerry Lewis until 1999.[1] In 2011, he founded the lobbying firm of Shockey Scofield Solutions with John Scofield. In 2014, Shockey was appointed as staff director of the House Intelligence Committee under incoming Chairman Devin Nunes.[2] In 2016, Shockey became vice president of federal legislative affairs for Boeing.[3]

Biography

Shockey received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1988, and an MPA in 1994 from California State San Bernardino. He then received a congressional appointment to become deputy staff director for the House Appropriations Committee. Shockey spent six years as a partner in the Washington, D.C.-based law firm of Copeland, Lowery, Jacquez, Denton & Shockey. He served on Congressman Jerry Lewis's personal office staff as legislative assistant, legislative director and appropriations associate from 1991 to 1999.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Silverstein. Ken. A Lobbyist Downsizes: Jeffrey Shockey goes from insider to soccer dad. 27 October 2016. Harper's Magazine. October 10, 2007.
  2. News: Sanchez. Humberto. Jeff Shockey Goes for the Reverse Revolving Door Again. 27 October 2016. Roll Call. December 3, 2014.
  3. News: Wilson. Megan. Boeing hires GOP aide for lobbying force. 27 October 2016. The Hill. January 14, 2016.
  4. News: Burger. Timothy. The Lobbying Game: Why the Revolving Door Won't Close. 27 October 2016. Time Magazine. February 16, 2006.