Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced key appointments by President Donald J. Trump to support his administration’s focus on forest management, wildfire prevention, and natural resource conservation. …these appointments highlight a renewed dedication to protecting communities, enhancing forest health, and ensuring responsible stewardship of natural resources. Kristin Sleeper will serve as Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. Kristin previously held roles as Professional Staff on the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture. Kristin holds masters degrees from Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the University of Montana. Tom Schultz will serve as Chief of Staff for Natural Resources and Environment. He previously served as Vice President of Resources and Government Affairs at Idaho Forest Group. …Tom holds a master’s degree in Forestry from the University of Montana.