J.R. Schroeder Promoted to Chief of Staff for Rep. William Timmons

From House to House

J.R. Schroeder became chief of staff to Rep. William Timmons (R-SC-4) on Nov. 1 after nearly four years of work in Timmons' office, according to the Legis1 staffer record. Timmons currently serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. ​

Schroeder began his tenure in Timmons' office as director of community outreach from Jan. 2023 to Jun. 2024, before moving to the position of legislative assistant, a role he occupied until May 2025. From May 2025 until this most recent promotion, Schroeder served as legislative director for Timmons. The promotion to the position of chief of staff marks a significant step up for Schroeder.

Schroeder holds a B.A. in political science from Clemson University, which he obtained in May 2023.