WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry today announced staff changes and promotions to his Committee staff.

“My Agriculture Committee staff is made up of a variety of agricultural backgrounds and expertise, and I am pleased to announce several new team members and promotions,” said Chairman Roberts. “We have a busy schedule ahead, and we are hard at work on behalf of farmers, ranchers, and others with an interest in Rural America.”

Wayne Stoskopf, Senior Professional Staff for Commodities, Crop Insurance, Dairy, and Grain Standards:

Wayne Stoskopf most recently worked as professional staff for the Committee for four years. Prior to that, he worked as a Legislative Assistant for Sen. Roberts and U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., handling agriculture issues in each office. Wayne was raised on the family farm in Hoisington, Kan. He graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness.

Other staff changes include:

Meghan Cline, Communications Director;formerly the Committee’s press secretary

Haley Donahue, Legislative Assistant; formerly a staff assistant/legislative correspondent 

Chance Hunley, Legislative Assistant; formerly a staff assistant/legislative correspondent 

Christine Rock, Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent 

Lane Coberly, Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent