Lisa Jo Sutherland

Background

Sutherland, Lisa Jo was born on November 29, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Daughter of George H. and Gerene R. (Koepke) O.

Education

Bachelor, Drake University, Des Moines, 1979. Juris Doctor, University Washington, 1987.

Career

Legislation aide Alaska Republican Steve Reiger, Juneau, 1986. Legislation aide, assistant majority leader United States Senate, Washington, 1981—1984. Legislation director United States Senator Ted Stevens, 1987—1992, chief staff, 1992—1996.

Deputy staff director Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1997—2005, staff director Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, since 2005.

Achievements

• Lisa Jo Sutherland has been listed as a noteworthy legislative staff member by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Courtland Civic Association, Arlington, Virginia, 1994-1995.

Interests

• Avocations: biking, gardening, politics.

Connections

Married Scott A. Sutherland, August 29, 1987.

Father:

George H. O.

Mother:

Gerene R. (Koepke) O.

Spouse:

Scott A. Sutherland