The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new appointments for several senior positions, as revealed by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.
Jonathan Blum will assume the role of Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs. His previous experience includes serving as Vice President of Congressional Relations at the American Bankers Association and a Public Policy Advisor at WilmerHale. He also held roles on Capitol Hill and served during President Trump's first term at the Department.
Mason Champion has been appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Tax & Budget. Champion's background includes serving as a Policy Advisor to Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso and Legislative Director to Congressman Jodey Arrington.
Sophie Delquie joins as Senior Advisor for Public Affairs from her previous position with the Senate Republican Conference under Chairman John Barrasso. Her private sector experience spans various roles in public relations and research analysis.
Elliott Yoshio Hulse will take on the role of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, focusing on International Affairs. Hulse returns to this office after working with the World Bank Group in Japan and previously held communications roles during President Trump's administration.
Stephen Sandora is named Counselor to the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. His past work includes a directorial position at Mastercard's government affairs team and advisory roles in economic policy within both legislative bodies and previous administrations.
These appointments aim to bolster the department’s legislative, public affairs, and international communication strategies.
