Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of the following individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. These appointees have been selected to implement President Trump’s America First agenda, ensuring that the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority.

• Kailee Tkacz Buller — Chief of Staff of the USDA
• Preston Parry — Deputy Chief of Staff of the USDA
• Jennifer Tiller — Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary and Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. 
• Ralph Linden — Principal Deputy General Counsel of the USDA
• Audra Weeks — Deputy Director of Communications of the USDA
• Dominic Restuccia will serve as the White House Liaison for the USDA