Stanley (Stan)

Stan (Stanley) functions as a low-visibility White House support attendant who manages immediate operational access and timing for senior principals. He stands at transitional thresholds—outer Oval perimeters and corridors outside senior offices—holding the line while Leo and other aides conduct private exchanges. Stan greets principals, accommodates sudden scheduling adjustments, and waits patiently to resume logistical duties; he is the quiet, dependable presence preserving ceremonial order so decision makers can act without distraction. Appears in S1E02 interacting with Sam Seaborn, Joshua Lyman, Leo McGarry, Margaret Landingham, and Nancy.