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Diane Calmus - Legislative Assistant
Diane joined Team Brady in 2013. She is responsible for several policy areas including healthcare, veteran’s issues, agriculture, and welfare programs. Prior to joining Congressman Brady’s office she worked at The Heritage Foundation working on health policy and economic mobility. Diane earned her JD from Michigan State University, and has degrees in psychology and mechanical engineering.
Diane Calmus can be reached in the Washington DC office at (202)-225-4901.
Aindriu Colgan – Legislative Assistant
Aindriu joined Congressman Brady’s office in 2012. He is responsible for advising the Congressman in several areas, including energy and environmental issues, natural resources, and financial services. Before joining Team Brady, he worked on the legislative staff of Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL). Aindriu has a MSc. in International History from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and he graduated from Dartmouth College with an Honors degree in Economics and Classics. He was also a proud member of Dartmouth’s Varsity Heavyweight Rowing Team.
Aindriu Colgan can be reached in the Washington DC office at (202)-225-4901.
Ed Pérez – Senior Advisor
Ed joined Team Brady in 2013 and serves as Senior Advisor. A seventh generation Texan, Ed grew up in Corpus Christi and received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. Previously, Ed was appointed in 2001 by Governor Rick Perry and confirmed by the Texas State Senate to serve as the executive director of the Texas Office of State-Federal Relations. He led Texas’ DC office for ten years (2001 -2011). After his tenure with the State of Texas, Ed was a government relations consultant in the private sector until joining Team Brady. Ed has also worked in the economic and community development fields at the state, county and city levels of government. Ed lives in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife and two children.
Ed Pérez can be reached in the Washington, DC office at (202) 225-4901.
Janet Qureshi -- Director of Case Management
Catie Fulton Spivey -- Deputy District Director
Catie joined Team Brady in 2014 and serves as Deputy District Director. Prior to joining Mr. Brady's staff, Catie worked both on the Hill and in the private sector. She worked for Congressman Michael Burgess of Texas and Congressman Joe Heck of Nevada, focusing primarily on healthcare issues, and served as Associate Counsel for a small healthcare consulting company based in Annapolis, MD. A member of both the Texas and Virginia bars, Catie graduated with a B.A. from Washington and Lee University and received her J.D. from Emory University School of Law. Catie and her husband, a native Texan, reside in Tomball, TX.
Catie Spivey works in the Conroe office and can be reached at 936-441-5700 or by email at catie.spivey@mail.house.gov.
Todd Stephens -- District Director
Todd has been with Congressman Brady's office since January 2005. He first served as Legislative Assistant in the Congressman’s Washington, D.C. office and now oversees Texas District Eight's offces as well as working on important regional policy issues such as transportation, water resources and Hurricane recovery. Prior to joining the Brady Team, Todd served as a professional committee staffer at 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 or by e-mail at Todd.Stephens@mail.house.gov.
A 7th generation Texan, Shana Teehan is Congressman Kevin Brady's Washington, DC-based Press Secretary. A proud mother of four, Shana is a true multi-tasker who brings a wealth of experience in media and public relations to the Brady team. Conservatives across the nation have benefited from Shana’s expertise and most recently, Shana served as Communications Director for the Alabama Republican Party. Her children, Molly, Alex, Jak, Sam, and of course, her husband, Tim, are excited about exploring our nation’s capitol as a family.
Shana can be reached in the Washington, DC office at 202-225-4901 or by email at Shana.Teehan@mail.house.gov.
Christine Thompson -- District Scheduler
Christine Thompson is Congressman Brady’s district scheduler. She has an accounting background and several years of experience in customer service, office management and bookkeeping. A former small business owner, Christine brings a wealth of both office management and entrepreneurial experience to Team Brady. An avid Texans fan, Christine lives in The Woodlands with her children and husband, Sean. You can reach Christine in our Conroe office at 936-441-5700 or by email at Christine.Thompson@mail.house.gov.