Chris Connelly is USDA's Director of Communications.
Before joining USDA, from January 2001 until his appointment to this position Connelly served as Chief of Staff and Communications Director for the late U.S. Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis (R-VA).
From 1998-2001 Connelly served as Press Secretary, Deputy Press Secretary, and policy analyst for various Members of Congress. He also served as a speechwriter on national issues while on the Hill. He began his time on the Hill as a member of [then] Majority Whip Tom DeLay's whip staff.
Connelly received a Bachelors degree in Political Science from Oral Roberts University, a Masters degree in Public Policy from Regent University and is nearing completion of a Masters degree in National Security from the US Naval War College in Washington, DC.
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Connelly resides in Virginia with his wife and three children.
