Staff Directory
Congressman Ryan's Washington, DC Staff Members
Ron Grimes
Chief of Staff
Ron is Congressman Ryan's primary advisor. He directs and manages the DC and district offices.
Erin Isenberg
Deputy Chief of Staff
Erin is the office manager and scheduler and ensures that office policies and procedures are followed. As the scheduler she maintains the Member's official schedule, travel plans, and related records and acts as a liaison for the Member with the staff, public and other Members.
Ryan Keating
Deputy Chief of Staff
Ryan is the primary policy advisor for the Congressman. In addition to staffing the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, Ryan serves as a resource for legislative assistants, and acts as the primary staffer for issues related to defense/military, energy, the environment, and veterans affairs.
Michael Zetts
Communications Director
Michael manages and coordinates all communications activities for Congressman Ryan and the office – including speech writing and the development and dissemination of all communications materials. He also serves as Congressman Ryan's official spokesperson and media liaison.
Samantha Joy Fay
Legislative Assistant
Samantha is a member of the legislative staff. She advises the Congressman on issues related to the budget, campaign finance, civil rights and liberties, legislative branch, consumer affairs, criminal justice, economic policy, elections, finance, homeland security, immigration, infant mortality, intellectual property, intelligence, judiciary, postal issues, science and technology, small business, taxation, telecommunications, and animal rights.
Mark McDevitt
Press Secretary
Mark is a member of the communications team and assists in coordinating all communications activities for Congressman Ryan and the office – including speech writing, the development and dissemination of all communications materials, and the management of Congressman Ryan’s social media presence.
Rachel Jenkins
Staff Assistant
Rachel assists the staff with administrative and legislative tasks. In addition to managing the front desk and training the interns, she arranges Capitol Tours and White House Tours for Congressman Ryan’s Office. She also works closely with the legislative team to manage constituent correspondences.
Jason Bahmer
Defense Fellow
Jason advises Congressman Ryan on defense and Veterans issues, and staffs the Congressman for the Military Mental Health Caucus. Jason advises the Congressman on defense policy and appropriations, military construction, mindfulness in defense, and Veterans issues.
District Office Staff
Rick Leonard
District Director - Warren office
Rick oversees all District office operations including monitoring personnel matters and ensuring that office policies and procedures are followed. He occasionally represents the Congressman, or assigns appropriate staff to do so, in District. He also travels throughout the District at regular intervals to keep abreast of local concerns and reports back to the Chief of Staff and Congressman.
Debbie Hayes
Office Manager & District Scheduler - Warren office
Debbie manages the Congressman’s schedule and calendar in Ohio and oversees the essential daily operations of the local Warren Office. She regularly briefs the Congressman on all scheduling activities in the District and makes recommendations on proposed future meetings. She designs and prepares proclamations, certificates, and other official documents, as well as maintains office supplies and equipment.
Gene Crockett
Constituent Liaison - Warren office
Gene is part of the Congressman's team that acts as the constituent service center for casework correspondence and local issues. He specializes in workplace labor issues, retirement plans, pensions, social security and disability benefits. He regularly provides updates to the District Director and the Congressman.
Catey Breck
Economic Development Coordinator - Akron office
Catey is responsible for all economic development activity in the district and frequently interfaces with local economic development groups, chambers of commerce and universities to discuss special projects and/or grant procurement opportunities. Catey also engages community stakeholders to advance the Congressman’s objectives in Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery; Business and Workforce Development, and Computer Science Education.
Pearlette Wigley
Community Development Coordinator - Youngstown office
Pearlette is part of the Congressman's constituent team and coordinates the federal grant process in the district. She helps small faith-based, non-profits and community-based organizations learn about the grants process. At the same time she manages the essential daily operations of the local Youngstown office and assists with general casework.
Matt Vadas
Constituent Liaison - Youngstown office
Matt is part of the Congressman's team that acts as the constituent service center for casework correspondence and local issues. His concentration is in Military and Veterans affairs, helps administer the Congressional Nomination Selection Process and assists with general casework. He regularly provides updates to the District Director and the Congressman.
Vincent Peterson II
Constituent Liaison & Field Representative - Warren office
Vincent is part of the Congressman's constituent service team for casework correspondence and local issues. He is primarily based out of the Warren, Ohio district office but often staffs the Congressman and travels the district to attend meetings and site visits. He handles Department of Justice and Workforce Fairness issues. Periodically he will represent the office at opiate epidemic meetings, the criminal justice system and healthy food and wellness. He regularly provides updates to the District Director and the Congressman.