Larry M. Wortzel, Ph.D., Chairman
During a 32-year military career, Dr. Wortzel spent 12 years in the Asia-Pacific region, including two tours of duty as a military attaché at in China. Following his retirement from the Army as a colonel in 1999, he was an executive with The Heritage Foundation. At Heritage he was Asian Studies Center Director and Vice President for foreign policy and defense studies. Dr. Wortzel has written or edited numerous books and articles on China. He is on his third term as a commissioner, which expires on December 31, 2008.
Carolyn Bartholomew, Vice Chairman
Former Chief of Staff, Counsel, Legislative Director, and Foreign Policy Advisor to U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi; former Professional Staff Member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Reappointed by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on December 17, 2005 for a term expiring December 31, 2007. Unanimously approved as Chairman for the report cycle 2007.
Resident Fellow in Asian Studies at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research. Previously, Mr. Blumenthal was senior director for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs during the first George W. Bush administration. Appointed by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2007. Unanimously approved as Vice Chairman for the report cycle 2006-2007.
Senior Fellow for National Security Affairs. Previously served in the George W. Bush administration as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Affairs; former professional member with the Republican staff of the House Committee on International Relations. Reappointed by House Minority Leader John Boehner on December 6, 2007, for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2009.
Dr. Mark T. Esper is Executive Vice President of the Global Intellectual Property Center at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He was the National Policy Director for the Fred Thompson 2008 Presidential Campaign and formerly served as the EVP of the Aerospace Industries Association of America. He previously served in a number of assignments on Capitol Hill, including as the Director of National Security Affairs for Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. He also served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon. Dr. Esper was appointed by Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on March 20, 2007, for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2008.
President of Research Associates of America, a non-profit labor research organization. Previously he was the elected President of the Food and Allied Service Trade Department, AFL-CIO (“FAST”). Reappointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on December 19, 2007, for a term expiring December 31, 2009.
Adjunct Professor of Public International Law and International Trade Law at Catholic University and George Mason University law schools; former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Market Access and Compliance; former General Counsel, U.S. Senate Banking Committee. Appointed to the Commission by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2009. Commissioner Mulloy previously served as a member from April 2001 to December 31, 2006.
Hon. William A. Reinsch
President, National Foreign Trade Council; former Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration; former legislative assistant to Senator John Heinz (PA) and Senator John D. Rockefeller, IV (WV). Reappointed by Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid for a fifth term expiring December 31, 2009.
Hon. Dennis Clarke Shea
Government and public policy attorney, former director of policy for the Bob Dole for President Campaign, deputy chief of staff to Senator Elizabeth Dole, and Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Appointed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on February 17, 2007, for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2008.
Daniel M. Slane
Founder and co-owner of the Slane Company with extensive international business experience. Mr. Slane was appointed to the Commission by House Minority Leader John Boehner for a two-year term expiring on December 31, 2009.
Peter Videnieks
Former advisor on foreign affairs and energy issues to Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WVA); previously an IRS revenue officer and contracting officer (NASA, Department of Justice, and U.S. Customs). Mr. Videnieks was appointed to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on January 12, 2007, for a two-year term expiring December 31, 2008.
Michael R. Wessel
President of The Wessel Group Inc.; former Counsel to Congressman Richard A. Gephardt (MO). Currently serves as a member on the Board of Directors of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., one of the world’s largest tire companies. Reappointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on December 7, 2006, for a fourth term expiring December 31, 2008.