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This section of the Independent Counsel's Final Report acknowledges the staff members who participated in its preparation. It notes that the report reflects the work of all lawyers, investigators, and support personnel who served in the office during the Iran/Contra investigation. Specific individuals are recognized across roles including editors, lawyers, administrators, financial officers, researchers, production, and clerical support.
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Craig A. GillenJames G. WieghartJohn Q. BarrettMary J. BelcherMichael D. VhayOffice of Independent CounselSteven A. EllisThomas E. BakerVernon L. Francis
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Walsh Iran / Contra Report -
Contributors to the Final Report
One of the most difficult and important tasks of the Office of Independent Counsel has been
the preparation of this Final Report. Since this Report seeks to cover the most important aspects
of a lengthy and complex investigation, it is a product of all who have served in the Office of
Independent Counsel in the Iran/contra matter_the lawyers, the investigators, and the support
staff. To all of them, this office owes a debt of gratitude.
In addition, Independent Counsel would like to give special recognition to the following
individuals who participated in the preparation of this Report:
Editors, Mary J. Belcher, Michael D. Vhay, and James G. Wieghart.
Lawyers, Thomas E. Baker, John Q. Barrett, Steven A. Ellis, Vernon L. Francis, Craig A.
Gillen, Jeffrey S. Harleston, William T. Hassler, Gregory A. Mark, Christian J. Mixter, Kenneth
J. Parsigian, Charles A. Rothfeld, Laurence S. Shtasel, Christina A. Spaulding, Guy Miller
Struve, William M. Treanor, Michael D. Vhay, and Samuel A. Wilkins III.
Administrator, Carol McCreary-Maddox.
Financial Officer, Philip J. Rooney.
Researchers, Vincent T. Colosimo, Jr., Thomas F. Cusick, Michael S. Foster, Jennifer J.
Gamboli, Lisa M. Mallory, Fredrich Olsen, Kristina E. Rosenthal, Megan W. Semple, and
Michael D. Tang.
Production, Joseph Foote, Ruth Anne Witucki Miller, Peggy J. Thume and Brenda S. Carman.
Editorial and Clerical Support Team, Kathleen A. Betts, Kelly Hargreaves, Calvin S. Holt, Jr.,
Jacob D. Kortz, Josette M. Mercer, Jennifer J. Nicholson, Allen F. Stansbury, and Denise E.
Washington.