John Katko Joins Lobbying Firm Staffed by Former Aides

One former congressman has joined a lobbying firm staffed by his former top aides.

John Katko has joined HillEast Group. Founded by Katko’s former chief of staff, Brad Gentile, the DC based group also features former Katko staff Zach Howell and Erin O’Connor Elliott.

Katko will serve in an advisory capacity as former members of congress are barred from becoming lobbyists for one year after leaving office.

Katko had served as the representative for New York’s 24th Congressional District since 2015 before announcing he would not seek reelection in January of 2022.