Barry Steven Jackson
Encyclopedia
Barry Steven Jackson is the current chief of staff to U.S. House Speaker
John Boehner
. He previously served as Senior Advisor to the President for George W. Bush
.
in 1983 with a Bachelor’s degree from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
His father is Cletis M. Jackson of Lebanon, Ohio
, currently President and CEO of Hi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc. in Mason, Ohio
, a producer of machine components.
. He continued in that role until Rove's resignation in 2007.
and his staffers.
Jackson's role in giving presentations on political matters was also discussed in hearings.
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, or Speaker of the House, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives...
John Boehner
John Boehner
John Andrew Boehner is the 61st and current Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, he is the U.S. Representative from , serving since 1991...
. He previously served as Senior Advisor to the President for George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
.
Personal
Barry Jackson was born in Washington, DC but grew up mostly in Ohio. He graduated from the University of IowaUniversity of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
in 1983 with a Bachelor’s degree from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
His father is Cletis M. Jackson of Lebanon, Ohio
Lebanon, Ohio
The population at the 2010 census was 20,033. As of the census of 2000, there were 16,962 people residing in the city. The population density was 1,440.6 people per square mile . There were 6,218 housing units at an average density of 528.1 per square mile...
, currently President and CEO of Hi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc. in Mason, Ohio
Mason, Ohio
Mason is an affluent city in southwestern Warren County, Ohio, United States, 22 miles away from Cincinnati . As of the 2010 census, Mason's population was 30,712. Mason has experienced fast growth, with its historic Main Street remaining at the center of the community...
, a producer of machine components.
Early
In 1988, Jackson joined with his father in incorporating a now-inactive company, Regal Flush Manufacturing, Inc.Washington
From 1991 until his initial appointment to the Bush White House, Jackson was chief of staff to Congressman John Boehner of Ohio. He returned to this position in January 2010 after the death of Boehner's previous chief of staff, Paula Nowakowski.White House
Jackson began his White House career in 2001, serving as a deputy to Karl RoveKarl Rove
Karl Christian Rove was Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to former President George W. Bush until Rove's resignation on August 31, 2007. He has headed the Office of Political Affairs, the Office of Public Liaison, and the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives...
. He continued in that role until Rove's resignation in 2007.
Abramoff
In the Abramoff scandal, Jackson has been cited as a regular participant in lobbying contacts with Jack AbramoffJack Abramoff
Jack Abramoff is an American former lobbyist and businessman. Convicted in 2006 of mail fraud and conspiracy, he was at the heart of an extensive corruption investigation that led to the conviction of White House officials J. Steven Griles and David Safavian, U.S. Representative Bob Ney, and nine...
and his staffers.
Politicization
Jackson's role in the politication of government under the administration of George W. Bush has been discussed in hearings on Capitol Hill. Jackson has been pointed to as someone who gave advice to Drew DeBerry, a White House liaison in the Agriculture Department, regarding travel for political purposes.Jackson's role in giving presentations on political matters was also discussed in hearings.