Senator-elect Brad Hudson, R-Cape Fair, today announced the team that will comprise his staff for his first term. Daniel Seitz, of Branson, MO, will serve as Chief of Staff and Lauren Gilbert, of Oldfield, MO, will serve as legislative assistant.
"Daniel and Lauren bring a wealth of experience both in the public and private sector, and will excel in these roles to the benefit of the office, but more importantly, the constituents we serve," Hudson said. "My number one priority is great constituent service. As senators, we were elected to serve the people, and that means they need to know they have open lines of communication with our office and that we will help address their issues. We can't solve every problem, but we are going to work our hardest to try. Daniel and Lauren are fully committed to that mission, and I am excited to get to work with them to serve the citizens of District 33."
Daniel Seitz is a native of Branson, MO, and seasoned political staffer and consultant. He earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from College of the Ozarks and his Juris Doctor from Regent University. Daniel worked on the campaigns of Mike Parson for Lt. Governor and Peter Kinder for Governor before serving as a legislative assistant for one session in the Missouri House. He then took his talents to the State of Kansas where he served as communications director and senior speechwriter for Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer and Lt. Governor Tracy Mann. Most recently, he has served as communications director for the Oklahoma House Republican Caucus, and House leadership communications liaison for Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall and the other members of House leadership. Daniel has consulted on over two dozen successful Republican political campaigns in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. He and his wife Stella have three children.
Lauren Gilbert lives on her family's Angus cattle seedstock operation in the Southern Missouri Ozarks. A native of Oldfield, MO, she graduated from the University of Missouri where she studied Agricultural Communications & Leadership and researched consolidation issues within the livestock industry. Lauren has written articles highlighting cattle producers’ stories in the Missouri Angus Trails Publication since 2020. She has previous experience in the Missouri Senate, serving as the communications specialist for former Sen. Eric Burlison. Lauren's hobbies include exploring the outdoors, photography and cooking.
The Missouri Senate convenes the first session of the 103rd General Assembly on Jan. 8, 2025.