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Key appointments announced
As the Biden administration was officially sworn in, the USDA also officially announced senior staff positions that don’t require confirmation.
Gregory Parham, D.V.M., was named interim deputy assistant secretary for administration. Parham served as assistant secretary for administration from 2013-2016. Previously, he served as administrator of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Prior to that, Parham served as APHIS associate administrator and as the deputy administrator for marketing and regulatory programs, business services. He joined USDA in 1982 and has worked for several agencies. Parham holds a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University and doctorate and bachelor’s degrees from Ohio State University.
The USDA has set aside $16 million in grants for pest detection and mitigation. Legislative Watch: Biden plans first 100 days; Bronaugh to be deputy secretary of agriculture; numerous other appointments made; confirmation hearings begin.
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46
th president of the United States this week, pledging to unite the country.
“This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge. Unity is the path forward. And we must meet this moment as the United States of America. If we do that, I guarantee you we will not fail,” he said. “We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal. We can do this if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts, if we show a little tolerance and humility.”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.
Gregory Parham, D.V.M., was named Interim Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration. Dr. Parham served as Assistant Secretary for Administration from 2013-2016. Previously, he served as Administrator of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Prior to that, Dr. Parham served as APHIS’ Associate Administrator and as the Deputy Administrator for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Business Services. He joined USDA in 1982 and has worked for several agencies. Dr. Parham holds a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University and doctorate and bachelor’s degrees from The Ohio State University.