James Uthmeier

Florida AG, former Gov. DeSantis chief of staff

Uthmeier has served as DeSantis’ chief of staff since October 2021 and worked as the governor’s general counsel before he became his top aide. He has been involved in some of the governor’s most high profile initiatives, including the controversial program to transport migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard last year. Uthmeier also worked as a senior adviser to former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross but his background is primarily in legal work and not in running political campaigns. James and his wife, Jean, co-teach religious education classes at the St. Thomas More Co-Cathedral in Tallahassee. Former Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross senior adviser/ counsel, Jones Day associate.

Relationships Interlocks Giving Data

Business Positions

Jones Day Washington

• litigation associate (past)

Positions

Florida State University College of Law

• Adjunct Faculty

Keep Florida Clean James Uthmeier PAC against legal weed

• Position

In the office of

Ron DeSantis Governor of Florida(2019-present) ; former US Representative from Florida (2013-Sept. 2018)

• Chief of Staff (Oct 1 '21→?)

Wilbur Ross 39th US Secretary of Commerce; self proclaimed billionaire; CEO of WL Ross & Co. LLC

• Senior adviser/counsel (past)

Government Positions

Office of the Attorney General of the State of Florida Office of the Attorney General of the State of Florida

• Position

Federal Election Campaign Contributions

Team Desantis 2024

• 2 contributions · 1,800 USD (Aug 16 '23→Sep 30 '23)

Ron Desantis

• 1 contribution · 500 USD (May 24 '23)

Restore Our Nation (Ron Pac)

• 1 contribution · 500 USD (May 24 '23)

Maverick PAC USA

• 1 contribution · 300 USD (Oct 23 '19)

Miscellaneous Relationships

Alex Andrade FL House Rep., R-2

• Affiliation

Federalist Society An organization of conservatives and libertarians seeking reform of the current American legal system in accordance with a textualist or originalist interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.

• Affiliation