Tulsa Standard

Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) has announced promotions on his legislative team following the departure of Deputy Chief of Staff Dominique Yelinski. Yelinski will be joining Majority Leader Scalise's office as a healthcare Policy Advisor. In light of this transition, Jefferson Willis has been promoted to Legislative Director, Kirby Tidmore is now the Senior Legislative Assistant, and Meg Maykoski has been promoted to Legislative Assistant.

In a statement, Rep. Hern expressed his confidence in the newly promoted members of his team. He commended Yelinski's new opportunity and said, "Leader Scalise made a great hire in Dominique, I look forward to watching her success in this new role."

Hern also praised his policy team, stating, "I'm proud to have a legislative team of smart, savvy individuals who are more than capable of tackling these new promotions." He specifically highlighted Jefferson Willis, who has been with the team for several years, as the perfect fit to lead his legislative staff.

Jefferson Willis, who has been promoted to Legislative Director, began his career as a certified public accountant at KPMG. He then transitioned to tax policy, working as a Legislative Assistant for the late Senator Mike Enzi and as a tax policy advisor in the private sector. Willis joined Rep. Hern's office as Senior Legislative Assistant in 2021 and has proven to be an indispensable member of the policy team.

Kirby Tidmore, now the Senior Legislative Assistant, joined Hern's staff in 2022 after working for Representative Jim Hagedorn. Tidmore brings valuable experience and expertise to the team.

Meg Maykoski, the newly promoted Legislative Assistant, joined Hern's staff in 2023. With her dedication and commitment, Maykoski has become an integral part of the policy team.

These promotions come at a time when House Republicans are focused on delivering legislative wins for the American people. With a strong and capable team in place, Representative Kevin Hern is confident in their ability to tackle the challenges ahead.

As Rep. Hern concludes, "I'm proud of the work my team has done, and I know they will continue to excel in their new roles as we work to serve the American people."

The newly promoted members of Rep. Hern's team are poised to make a significant impact in their respective positions, bringing their expertise and dedication to the forefront. With their collective efforts, they will work towards achieving legislative victories that benefit the American people.

Click this link to access more information: https://hern.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=890