 The chief usher serves at the pleasure of the president, and has no job tenure or civil service protections.The chief usher has a personal staff of seven, but oversees a total Executive Residence staff of about 90.The chief usher is charged with "the effective operation of the White House Complex and Executive Residence... [The chief usher] develops and administers the budget for the operation, maintenance, and utilities and supervises the Executive Residence staff."