Christopher Emery
From January 1986 until March 1994, Chris Emery had of one of the most unique positions in the U.S. government— he was an Usher in the White House. The Ushers Office manages the White House Executive Residence where the nation’s first family lives. Chris Emery was the only White House Usher to be terminated in the 20th century.
Readers will learn which first lady fired him…but, after reading the facts, they might not understand why.
Only the 18th White House usher since 1891, Chris had the honor and privilege to serve presidential families for three years during the Reagan administration, four years for President H. W. Bush, and 14 months under President Clinton.
In his book, White House Usher: Stories from the Inside, Emery recreates intimate White House happenings from an insider’s perspective. The reader will learn what it is like to work in the first family’s private quarters, and what happened during Chris’ daily interactions with the Presidents and First Ladies. Chris shares history he witnessed, anecdotes, and verbatim conversations with the Presidents and world leaders. He also details what it was like being fired from the job he loved.
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About the Author
Chris Emery grew up on a farm in Howard County, Maryland. He attended public schools, then earned his Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland.
Chris has more than 40 years of information technology experience, including 26 years with the federal government. He has been the head of software applications development, a Chief Enterprise Architect, and a Chief Information Officer.
Title: White House Usher: Stories from the Inside by Christopher B. Emery
ISBN: 978-1-63492-656-0 Publication Date: October 15, 2017
“With his book, White House Usher: Stories from the Inside, former usher Chris Emery gives his readers a peek inside what happens upstairs at the White House. Chris’ anecdotes tell a rich story of how America’s house really is the First Families’ home. I loved my trip down memory lane.”
Former First Lady Barbara Bush (October 2017)
