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Steve Watkins (KS-02) Research Report the Following Report Contains Research on Steve Watkins, a Republican Candidate in Kansas’S 2Nd District Steve Watkins (KS-02) Research Report The following report contains research on Steve Watkins, a Republican candidate in Kansas’s 2nd district. Research for this research book was conducted by the DCCC’s Research Department between April 2018 and August 2018. By accepting this report, you are accepting responsibility for all information and analysis included. Therefore, it is your responsibility to verify all claims against the original documentation before you make use of it. Make sure you understand the facts behind our conclusions before making any specific charges against anyone. Steve Watkins Republican Candidate in Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District Research Book – 2018 Last Updated August 2018 Prepared by the DCCC Research Department STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................................................................................... 2 Personal Finance & Business Interests....................................................... 3 Military And Contracting Career ............................................................. 12 Political Activity & Policy Positions ....................................................... 18 Personal Information................................................................................ 37 Appendix I – Personal Financial Disclosures ........................................... 44 Appendix II – Campaign Finance ............................................................ 51 Appendix IV – Versar, Inc. ...................................................................... 54 Appendix V – Watkins’ Paramilitary Company ...................................... 60 STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 3 Personal Finance & Business Interests Significant Findings In 2017 and 2018, Watkins reported Rathbone Mansion Hotel as an asset. In 2017, Belle Mansions, LLC leased Rathbone Mansions Hotel – a New Orleans hotel. Kevin Fagan and Christina DiPierro were the only reported officers of Belle Mansions, LLC, which filed to operate in Louisiana and Delaware. From 2012 to 2016, Watkins was the President Shareholder of Gomarketcom Inc., which marketed itself as the “Middle East’s Premier Online Retail Store.” Watkins registered the company as a foreign business corporation in Alaska and reported that Gomarketcom Inc. was based in Kansas, though there are no records of such registration in Kansas. In 2016, Alaska revoked Gomarketcom Inc. foreign business corporation status for failure to comply with state regulations. Gomarketcom reported its location to Alaska as the property of Watkins’ dog mushing coach; its website listed the company’s location as a building in Brooklyn that did not appear tied to Watkins. The goods sold on the Gomarketcom Inc.’s website did not appear to change from 2013 to 2016. In 2013 and in 2016, Gomarketcom Inc.’s most popular goods were listed as “Anuschka 433 $240.00,” “Kenneth Cole New $85.00,” “Stuhrling Original $72.00,” “Long Sleeve Mock $82.00,” and “Liquid Metallic $36.35.” In 2018, Watkins had an estimated net worth of between $1,066,053 and $3,340,999. According to Watkins’ federal personal financial disclosures, his 2018 annual unearned income was between $7,510 and $16,400. Watkins also earned $13,289.00 in salary from Versar. Watkins’ unearned assets totaled between $1,190,053 and $3,065,001. Watkins’ real property was valued at $626,000. Watkins had between $350,002 and $750,000 in liabilities. Watkins’ Federal Personal Financial Disclosure Summary NOTE: For detailed descriptions of Watkins’ personal financial disclosures by year, see Appendix I – Personal Financial Disclosures. Watkins PFD Toplines Year Earned Asset Value Unearned Income Transactions Liabilities Income MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX 2018 $13,289.00 $1,190,053 $3,065,001 $7,510 $16,400 -- -- $350,002 $750,000 2017 $22,608.00 $1,190,053 $3,065,001 $33,110 $108,800 -- -- $350,002 $750,000 [Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18] Rathbone Mansions Hotel STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 4 2017-2018: Watkins Reported Rathbone Mansion Hotel As An Asset 2017-2018: Watkins Reported Rathbone Mansion Hotel As An Asset. In Watkins’ 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, Watkins reported Rathbone Mansion Hotel in New Orleans, LA as an asset. He reported the value of the asset between $500,001 and $1,000,000. Watkins reported that he received dividends from the hotel between $2,501 and $5,000 in 2018 and $2,501 and $5,000 in 2017. [Watkins 2018 Public Financial Disclosure Report, filed 3/29/18] Rathbone Mansions Was A Hotel In New Orleans. “The Rathbone Mansions are two stately antebellum mansions along Esplanade Avenue bordering the French Quarter. We offer our guests warm southern hospitality and authentic New Orleans atmosphere.” [RathboneMansions.com, accessed 5/4/18] 2017: Belle Mansions, LLC – Kevin Fagan And Christina DiPierro’s Limited Liability Company – Leased Rathbone Mansions From Rathbone, Inc 2017: Belle Mansions, LLC Leased Rathbone Mansions From Rathbone, Inc. Effective on February 15, 2017, Belle Mansions, LLC and Rathbone, Inc. entered into a lease for Rathbone Mansions. Rathbone, Inc. was the lessor. Belle Mansions, LLC was the lessee. [Notice of Lease, via Office of the Clerk of Civil District Court Lands Records Division of Orleans Parish, 3/17/17] The Contract Was Made Between Rathbone, Inc. And Belle Mansions, LLC Care Of Kevin Fagan And Christina DiPierro. Effective on February 15, 2017, Belle Mansions, LLC and Rathbone, Inc. entered into a lease for Rathbone Mansions. Rathbone, Inc. was the lessor. Belle Mansions, LLC was the lessee. The lessee contact information was listed as follows: “Belle Mansions, LLC (hereinafter ‘Lesees’) c/o Kevin Fagan & Christina DiPierro 303 Greenwich Street, Apt. 80 New York, NY 10013.” [Notice of Lease, via Office of the Clerk of Civil District Court Lands Records Division of Orleans Parish, 3/17/17] Kevin Fagan And Christina DiPierro Were The Only Reported Officers Of Belle Mansions, LLC. On March 2, 2017, Belle Mansions, LLC registered as limited liability company in Louisiana, charter number: 42573899Q. The company reported their registered agent information as “Blumbergexcelsior Corporate Services, Inc. 3867 Plaza Tower Dr., 1st Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70816. [State of Louisiana Secretary of State Commercial Division business filing, 3/2/17] 2016-2018: Belle Mansions, LLC Was A Registered Limited Liability Company In Delaware. On December 12, 2016, Belle Mansions, LLC registered as a limited liability company in Delaware, file number: 6256803. The company reported their registered agent information as “Blumbergexcelsior Corporate Services, Inc. 1013 Centre Road Suite 403S Wilmington, DE 19805.” [State of Delaware Division of Corporations, business filing, 12/12/16] 2017-2018: Belle Mansions, LLC Was A Registered Limited Liability Company In Louisiana. On March 2, 2017, Belle Mansions, LLC registered as limited liability company in Louisiana, charter number: 42573899Q. The company reported their registered agent information as “Blumbergexcelsior Corporate Services, Inc. 3867 Plaza Tower Dr., 1st Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70816. [State of Louisiana Secretary of State Commercial Division business filing, 3/2/17] Belle Mansions, LLC Was Not Registered As A Limited Liability Company In New York. [New York State Department Division of Corporations, State Records & UCC, accessed 5/3/18] Watkins Was Not Listed As An Officer Of Belle Mansions, LLC, But He Was Friends With The Officers On Facebook STEVE WATKINS (KS-02) Research Book | 5 Watkins Was Not Listed As An Officer Of Belle Mansions, LLC. [State of Louisiana Secretary of State Commercial Division business filing, 3/2/17; State of Delaware Division of Corporations, business filing, 12/12/16] Watkins Was Friends With Kevin Fagan And Christina DiPierro On Facebook. [Christina DiPierro Facebook Profile, accessed 5/3/18] 2012: Watkins Registered Gomarketcom Inc, A Company That Sold “Consumer Goods Online,” As A Kansas-Based Business Corporation Operating In Alaska 2012: Watkins Registered Gomarketcom Inc As A Foreign Business Corporation In Alaska. On October 4, 2012, Watkins registered Gomarketcom Inc as a foreign business with the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. Watkins reported the home state of the company as Kansas, United States. He also reported that the company was incorporated in Kansas on June 28, 2012. [Certificate of Authority, State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, 10/4/12] Watkins Was The “President Shareholder” And Only Registered Agent And Official Of Gomarketcom Inc. [Certificate of Authority, State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, 10/4/12] Watkins Reported Kansas Was The Home State Of Gomarketcom Inc. “The state of domicile, or 'home state'; date of incorporation in the state of domicile (mm/dd/yyyy format); and the duration, or 'life expectancy' of the corporation Country/State UNITED STATES, KS Date of Incorporation 06/28/2012 Duration Perpetual.” [State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development, Certificate of Authority, 10/4/12] Watkins Reported Gomarketcom Inc. Was Incorporated In June 2012. “The state of domicile, or 'home state'; date of incorporation in the state of domicile (mm/dd/yyyy format); and the duration, or 'life expectancy' of the corporation Country/State UNITED STATES, KS Date of Incorporation 06/28/2012 Duration Perpetual.” [State
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