A change in Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt’s Washington office has been announced.
Michael Lowry, who has worked with Aderholt as communications director, will be taking over the position from the retiring Kerry Knott.
“Kerry Knott has done an outstanding job serving the constituents of Alabama’s Fourth District,” said Aderholt (R-Haleyville). “Prior to joining our office, Kerry spent many years in the private sector but had worked on Capitol Hill in the 1980s and ’90s for Congressman Dick Armey and served as Congressman Armey’s Chief of Staff as the House Majority Leader.
“His experience was truly invaluable to the work we do in my office to serve our constituents.”
Knott, who joined Aderholt’s staff in 2019, said he’s looking forward to retirement.
“My time as Robert’s Chief of Staff has been tremendously enjoyable,” said Knott. “Robert is in a great position to continue his work to help Alabama’s economy and to continue fighting to promote family values. He has a top-notch staff both in D.C. and in the district to push his agenda and to help his constituents.
“I’ve been blessed to participate in many historical moments in my 17-plus years on the Hill, but now I’m looking forward to being back in Alabama full-time with my family. I’m thankful for Robert and Caroline for this opportunity and I will always consider myself part of Team Aderholt.”
Knott, according to Aderholt, kept the congressman’s legislative agenda moving during the pandemic.
“During these past three years, he helped guide our response to the pandemic, but also made sure we stayed focused on the important issues beyond COVID, like strengthening our military, leading in space, and expanding broadband internet access for rural areas,” Aderholt said.
Lowry said he is excited to begin his new role.
“I feel like I’m coming home,” said Lowry. “Obviously, I worked with Congressman Aderholt previously, but my own roots are also in Alabama, with family in many different parts of the state. This where I belong.
“I’m looking forward to helping Robert continue his strong record of fighting for his constituents, standing up for the most vulnerable among us and protecting and strengthening our great nation and appreciate his confidence in me.”
A Capitol Hill veteran, Lowry was most recently Chief of Staff for Rep. Neal Dunn of Florida.
Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News.
