Rep. Waxman Announces Energy and Environment Staff Changes
Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman today announced the departure of his long-time energy and environment staff director, Greg Dotson, and the promotion of Jeff Baran and Alexandra Teitz to senior leadership positions on the Democratic staff of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Greg Dotson is leaving Rep. Waxman’s staff after serving for 18 years as his top energy and environment advisor to become the Vice President for Energy Policy at the Center for American Progress.
“I am deeply indebted to Greg for his many years of wise counsel, creative thinking, and dedication to environmental protection. His efforts have made our air cleaner and our water safer to drink,” said Rep. Waxman. “Greg has played a leading role on climate change and clean energy legislation in the Congress, and I know he will continue to make an enormous contribution on these issues from his new position at CAP.”
Jeff Baran will become the Democratic Staff Director for Energy and Environment. “Jeff has years of experience working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate change, nuclear power, and other issues,” said Rep. Waxman. “He’s a superb lawyer and outstanding leader.”
Alexandra Teitz will become the Chief Counsel for Energy and the Environment. “Alexandra is a brilliant Clean Air Act lawyer,” said Rep. Waxman. “Her judgment and legal expertise will be invaluable in shaping the Democratic agenda on energy and the environment.”
Jeff Baran has served as Counsel and Senior Counsel to the Energy and Commerce Committee since 2009 and was Counsel to the Oversight and Government Committee from 2003 to 2008. He is a graduate of Ohio University and Harvard Law School. Alexandra Teitz has served as Senior Counsel to the Energy and Commerce Committee since 2009 and was Senior Environmental Counsel to the Oversight and Government Reform Committee from 2001 to 2008. Before coming to the House of Representatives, Alexandra worked as an air attorney in the EPA’s Office of General Counsel. She is a graduate of Oberlin College, Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and University of California Boalt Hall School of Law.