Doug Centilli - Chief of Staff

Kimberly Ellis -- Legislative Director

Kimberly joined Congressman Brady’s staff in August 2006. Prior to joining the Brady Team, Kimberly worked as an international trade and government relations consultant in Washington, DC and served at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative under Ambassador Robert B. Zoellick. She oversees legislative policy for the Congressman, and handles all international trade issues. A native of Tennessee, Kimberly graduated with a B.A. in History from Vanderbilt University.

Kimberly Ellis works in the Washington, DC office and can be reached at 202-225-4901.

Tracee Evans -- Press Secretary

After two decades chasing breaking news and as a reporter for KTRH, WOAI and the Texas State Network among others, Tracee joined Congressman Brady’s staff in March of 2008. Tracee has a B.A. and M.A. in Communications from her grandmother’s alma mater, Morehead State University in Kentucky, and a Doctorate from the South Texas College of Law. Despite dozens of local, state and national news awards, Tracee is most proud of her two girls and her husband who have put up with her strange hours and globe-trotting news adventures for nearly two decades.

Ryan Tronovitch -- Deputy Press Secretary

Ryan joined Congressman Brady’s staff in March 2009 and serves as the Deputy Press Secretary. Prior to joining the Brady team Ryan worked under Congressman Mike Pence and Congressman David Davis. Most recently, Ryan served as a Communications Director in North Carolina during the ’08 Election. Growing up in a small town, Ryan is a graduate of Cortland State and feels that it is important to protect the hard working values that his family and friends instilled upon him at a young age.

Michael Stwarka -- Legislative Correspondent

Michael joined Congressman Brady's staff in July 2009 and serves as a Legislative Correspondent. In this capacity he is responsible for managing and responding to all constituent correspondence and additional legislative tasks. Prior to joining the Brady team, Michael worked for the U.S. Department of Energy as a Congressional Affairs staffer and with the House Committee on Natural Resources Republican staff. Michael received his start as an intern for Congressman Rob Portman in 2005. A native of Manchester, Ohio, Michael graduated from the University of Dayton in 2007 with a B.A. in Political Science.

Taylor Nicholas -- Policy Advisor for Trade and Economics

Taylor joined Congressman Brady’s staff in March 2009. Before joining the Brady team, Taylor worked for the Office of the United States Trade Representative under Ambassador Robert Portman and most recently, Ambassador Susan C. Schwab. He is responsible for coordinating efforts on trade and economic issues in conjunction with Mr. Brady’s role as Ranking Member on the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee and Ranking House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee. A native of Mississippi, Taylor graduated in International Business with a B.A. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Spanish from Mississippi State University.

Katie Weiss -- Scheduler/Office Manager

Katie joined Congressman Brady,s office in July 2007. A native Texan, Katie is a graduate of Baylor University having earned a B.A. in Political Science. Katie handles all of the Congressman's Washington, D.C. scheduling, while acting as his intern coordinator and office manager.

Katie Weiss works in the Washington, D.C. office and can be reached at (202) 225-4901. For scheduling requests please email Katie at Katie.Weiss@mail.house.gov.

Katie Weiss works in the Washington, D.C. office and can be reached at (202) 225-4901.  

Sarah Stephens -- District Director

Sarah serves as District Director for Congressman Brady.  After serving as Congressman Brady’s press secretary since March of 2003, she has settled with her family in Texas to be closer to the groups and people she worked with so often in Washington, D.C.

Like Sam Houston, Sarah is a native Virginian, who got to Texas as quick as she could.  She holds a B.S. in Government from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.  Sarah and her husband Todd have one infant daughter, Avery.

Sarah Stephens works in the Conroe office and can be reached at 936-441-5700.

Christine Reese -- District Scheduler

Christine joined Congressman Brady’s staff in June of 2007. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX with a BBA in Marketing. As the District Scheduler, Christine handles all of Congressman Brady’s scheduling requests for Texas.

Christine Reese works in the Conroe office and can be reached at 936-441-5700.  

Todd Stephens -- Director of Regional Issues

Todd has been with Congressman Brady's office since January 2005. He served as Legislative Assistant in the Congressman’s Washington, D.C. and now oversees the district’s regional policy issues such as transportation and water resources. Prior to joining the Brady Team, Todd worked as a bill drafter and committee staff for the Kentucky General Assembly. Todd holds a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Kentucky and a M.A. in Political Science from Eastern Kentucky University.

Todd Stephens works in the Conroe office and can be reached at 936-441-5700.

Janet Qureshi -- Director of Case Management

Janet has worked for Congressman Brady the last fourteen years.  As a Congressional Liaison she works with veterans and constituents who need assistance in Social Security, Medicare, Immigration and many other areas of federal government. As a former nurse her background in medicine helps to get to the bottom of medical concerns that the veterans, seniors and Medicare constituents may have.

Janet Qureshi works in the District office and can be reached at 936-441-5700.  

Brandon Reese -- Congressional Field Representative

Brandon joined Congressman Brady's staff in August 2007. As a Congressional Field Representative, Brandon’s job consists of establishing strong relationships with constituents of Walker, Polk, San Jacinto, Tyler, and parts of Liberty and Trinity counties, and reporting to Congressman Brady on issues within the district. Brandon also oversees the Service Academy process for Rep. Brady. He is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a B.A. in Political Science.

Brandon can be reached in the Huntsville office at (936) 439-9532, or by email at brandon.reese@mail.house.gov.

Vita Swarers -- Case Worker

Vita has worked in the Orange office since January 2008. She came from a Texas State Representative’s office district 19. Vita does casework for Congressman Brady helping resolve problems with veterans, social security recipients, immigration, and other federal programs.

Vita can be reached at the Orange office at 409-883-4197.