Stephen W. Rochon
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Stephen W. Rochon | |
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9th White House Chief Usher | |
In office March 12, 2007 – 2011 | |
President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Gary J. Walters |
Succeeded by | Angella Reid |
Personal details | |
Alma mater | Xavier University of Louisiana National Defense University |
Stephen W. Rochon is an American political staffer who served as the director of the Executive Residence and White House Chief Usher from 2007 to 2011. He was the first African-American White House Chief Usher.
Rochon served his last day on active duty as a rear admiral with the Coast Guard on March 9, 2007, and began his service at the White House on March 12. Rochon succeeded Gary J. Walters, who retired in January 2007 after 20 years as White House Chief Usher.
Rochon resigned as chief usher in 2011 to work in the United States Department of Homeland Security and was replaced as chief usher by Angella Reid on October 5, 2011.[1]
Biography
Education
Rochon holds a B.S. in business administration from Xavier University of Louisiana and a M.S. in national resource strategy from the National Defense University.
Coast Guard career
Admiral Rochon enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1970. He rose through the enlisted ranks and received a commission as an
As the Coast Guard's commander of the Maintenance and
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White House
Rochon was appointed chief usher at the White House, beginning his tenure on March 12, 2007.[2] He was the first African American to hold the position.[3] Rochon resigned in May 2011 to take a position at the United States Department of Homeland Security.[4]
Awards
Admiral Rochon has earned three Legion of Merit medals. He has also received numerous civic and community leadership awards.
A White House lawn picnic table is dedicated to Admiral Rochon.[citation needed]
Personal life
Rochon is Catholic and attends Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Alexandria, Virginia.[5]
He also served as a consultant for the 2013 movie The Butler.[5]
References
- ^ Angella Reid, first woman named chief usher at the White House The Washington Post 5 October 2011
- ^ "Personnel Announcement". Office of the Press Secretary. White House. February 27, 2007. Retrieved June 4, 2017.; Argetsinger, Amy; Roberts, Roxanne (February 28, 2007). "The Reliable Source". The Washington Post. p. C3.
- ^ Stolberg, Sheryl Gay (March 1, 2009). "Behind the Open Door, an Exercise in Politics". The New York Times. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
- ^ "The 1st Female Usher-in-Chief". The Washington Post. October 5, 2011. p. C2.
- ^ a b "Catholic's White House work led to role as consultant for 'The Butler'". Catholic Philly. Retrieved 2021-08-09.