Partnership for a Secure America (PSA) is excited to announce the addition of Johnnie Kaberle to our Board of Directors.

Johnnie currently serves as Senior Vice President at WestExec Advisors and formerly held the role of Staff Director for the U.S. House of Representatives Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. Her policy leadership and operational acumen have shaped defense budgets and advanced bipartisan security priorities at the highest levels of the U.S. government. This breadth of experience, combined with her 30 years on Capitol Hill, has given Johnnie a comprehensive understanding of the political landscape, legislative process, and policy development, and her contributions to national security and government service have been honored with some of the highest civilian awards.

Most recently, Johnnie served as Majority Staff Director and Clerk of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, where she led a team of national security and intelligence experts in drafting and negotiating the Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 Defense Appropriations bills—each exceeding $800 billion. She also served as Minority Deputy Staff Director for the House Appropriations Committee, bringing a deep understanding of federal funding across the government and both majority and minority committee operations. Throughout her career, she has built coalitions, cut through bureaucracy, and translated complex policy goals into actionable, results-driven strategies.

Johnnie’s unique professional background spans leadership roles in House Republican Leadership, the House Appropriations Committee, and multiple Congressional offices. This breadth of experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the legislative process, federal appropriations, and strategic policy development. Her ability to navigate complex political and policy landscapes has made her a trusted advisor to senior leaders across government and industry.

"We are thrilled to welcome Johnnie Kaberle to Partnership for a Secure America's Board of Directors. Johnnie’s exemplary record of public service, combined with her nuanced understanding of national security challenges and her firsthand experience participating in PSA’s congressional activities, will greatly bolster our programming. Their expertise will be critical as we continue to evolve as an organization and nurture policy professionals' capacity to secure American interests with confidence, clarity, and expertise." - Ambassador C. David Welch, Board of Directors Chair at Partnership for a Secure America