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Chris Emery

Chris Emery

Keynote Speaker: American Author & Former Government Official of 29 Years; Worked Directly for Three U.S. Presidents

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Chris Emery Biography

From January 1986 until March 1994, Chris Emery held one of the most unique jobs in the U.S. government—a White House Usher. The Usher’s Office provides oversight and management for The White House Executive Residence, its staff, and surrounding 18 acres of grounds.

The ushers are responsible for taking care of the First Family’s most reserved area—their living quarters within The White House. Because their privacy is paramount, little is known about the ushers who work there or the duties with which they are entrusted. Emery was honored to have met seven presidents and work directly for three of them—Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton.

During his twenty-nine years in the federal government, Emery maintained a Top-Secret clearance as a CIO, Chief Architect, & Director in various capacities with the White House, United States Congress, and the Department of Homeland Security. In a senior management role with the Department of Justice, he served as the CIO for the National Security Division, the liaison between the Attorney General and the Intelligence Community.

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Chris Emery Speaking Topics

White House Usher: Stories from the Inside

Chris Emery's presentations (typically 45-60 minutes) provide a highlighted summary of his published memoir, "White House Usher: Stories from the Inside," which chronicles the very unique and otherwise untold story of my working inside the White House directly for Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. Hired in 1986, he was only the 18th White House Usher since 1891.

Overview of talking points:

  • Life & Work in The White House
  • U.S. Presidents
  • American History
  • Washington D.C. Mystery 'Whodunit' Novels

This talk is not about political ideology and does not favor one president or their family over another. It's a great story about my experiences as an average American who was fortunate enough to have managed, for over eight years, the day-to-day operations of the White House Executive Residence, the home of the First Family.

Former First Lady Barbara Bush wrote the foreword for his memoir, and Emery is grateful for the many overwhelmingly positive Amazon reviews the book has received. Emery has also authored two novels, titled "Who Killed the President?" and "Who Shot the Speaker?".

Chris Emery Videos

Chris Emery | Union League Dinner - Keynote Speaker
Chris Emery | Tales of a White House Usher - Interview by Michael Steele

How do I book Chris Emery to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chris Emery for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Chris Emery, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chris Emery or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Chris Emery for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Chris Emery, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Emery are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Emery, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Chris Emery speak about?

Chris Emery is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Political, History, Business Leadership, Leadership and Government.

Where does Chris Emery travel from?

Chris Emery generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Chris Emery?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Emery for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Emery for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Chris Emery or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Chris Emery is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Political and History. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Emery for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Chris Emery generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are William Howell, Clifton Truman Daniel and Raj Patel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Emery for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/05/2024.

Chris Emery Speaking Topics

  • White House Usher: Stories from the Inside

    Chris Emery's presentations (typically 45-60 minutes) provide a highlighted summary of his published memoir, "White House Usher: Stories from the Inside," which chronicles the very unique and otherwise untold story of my working inside the White House directly for Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. Hired in 1986, he was only the 18th White House Usher since 1891.

    Overview of talking points:

    • Life & Work in The White House
    • U.S. Presidents
    • American History
    • Washington D.C. Mystery 'Whodunit' Novels

    This talk is not about political ideology and does not favor one president or their family over another. It's a great story about my experiences as an average American who was fortunate enough to have managed, for over eight years, the day-to-day operations of the White House Executive Residence, the home of the First Family.

    Former First Lady Barbara Bush wrote the foreword for his memoir, and Emery is grateful for the many overwhelmingly positive Amazon reviews the book has received. Emery has also authored two novels, titled "Who Killed the President?" and "Who Shot the Speaker?".

Chris Emery Videos

Chris Emery | Union League Dinner - Keynote Speaker
Chris Emery | Tales of a White House Usher - Interview by Michael Steele
  • How do I book Chris Emery to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chris Emery for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Chris Emery, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chris Emery or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Chris Emery for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Chris Emery, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Emery are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Emery, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Chris Emery speak about?

    Chris Emery is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Political, History, Business Leadership, Leadership and Government.
  • Where does Chris Emery travel from?

    Chris Emery generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Chris Emery?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Emery for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Emery for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Chris Emery or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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