
Bidens hire Robert B. Downing to be the new White House chief usher
CNN
Robert B. Downing has been named as the new chief usher of the White House, according to a White House source.
Downing previously worked for Maryland-based Susan Gage Caterers, and before that he worked in the Reagan White House.
The chief usher of the White House manages the residence and works closely with the first lady and her office. The chief usher runs the 55,000-square foot, six-floor White House residence and oversees a permanent staff of approximately 100 people. The chief usher answers any concerns the President and the first lady might have about their home, hires and fires staff and manages the funds allocated by Congress to run the house, including the cost of heating, lighting, air-conditioning and the staff's salaries.

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