Burkham named new District Director for Rep. Bruce Westerman

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) has named Cody Burkham as a new District Director and Murray Miller  as his new Legislative Director.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Cody Burkham back to Team Westerman to assume the role of District Director. A native Arkansan, Cody brings a wealth of knowledge to the position, and I look forward to working with him in this capacity. One of my top priorities as Congressman for the 4th District is constituent services, and Cody will be a great fit in leading our District staff in this effort.

“Since 2021, Murray Miller has been a valuable member of our team. Murray served as Senior Legislative Assistant with integrity and ambition, and I’m excited to announce that she will be stepping into the role of Legislative Director. Under her leadership, our legislative team will continue their work to advance forward-thinking solutions for the 4th District.

“Murray and Cody are proven leaders. I look forward to seeing how they will lead Team Westerman alongside my Chief of Staff, Nancy Peele, and the rest of our communications, operations, legislative, and district staff.”

Cody Burkham is from Hope. From 2015-2017, Cody worked in Washington, DC, where he served as a Legislative Assistant for Congressman Westerman before returning to Arkansas to serve as the Executive Vice President of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association. Cody holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History from Southern Arkansas University.

Murray Miller is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. Prior to joining Congressman Westerman’s office in 2021, she served on the legislative staff in the office of Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) and for the International Fresh Produce Association on the Government Relations team. Before moving to DC, Murray taught at the American School of Madrid in Madrid, Spain. Murray holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies and Spanish from the University of Mississippi.