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CLA Commends White House on Nomination of Dourson to EPA

The White House announced the nomination Dr. Michael Dourson, currently a professor in the Risk Science Center at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, as assistant administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). CropLife America (CLA) commends the administration on its choice and looks forward to working with Dr. Dourson, once confirmed.

“We welcome Dr. Dourson’s nomination to serve as EPA’s Assistant Administrator of OCSPP,” stated Jay Vroom, president and CEO of CLA. “His extensive experience in risk assessment and science, both in the government and private sector make him a valuable addition to the office. Dr. Dourson’s years at EPA and practical experience as a toxicologist are just a few of the qualities that make him a perfect fit for this position,” concluded Vroom.

Prior to his work at the University of Cincinnati, Dr. Dourson founded the nonprofit Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment and worked at the EPA. While at EPA, he was awarded the Arnold J. Lehman award from the Society of Toxicology (SOT) and the International Achievement Award by the International Society of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology. He is also a fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences and a fellow of the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA).

CLA Supports White House Nomination of McKinney for USDA Trade Position

The White House announced the nomination of Ted McKinney, the current Indiana Agriculture Director, as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. CropLife America (CLA) supports the administration on the choice and looks forward to working with Mr. McKinney, once confirmed.

“The administration’s nomination of Ted McKinney shows the importance of the farmer’s voice in Washington D.C.,” stated Jay Vroom, president and CEO of CLA. “USDA states that agriculture trade accounts for 20 percent of the total value of production, making trade critical to the stability and growth of the U.S. economy. This makes the importance of Ted’s career experience in issues management of crop and animal agriculture in the U.S. and around the world all the more relevant. He has the background to deal with the complexities of agriculture-focused trade and foreign affairs on behalf of USDA,” concluded Vroom.

McKinney grew up on a family grain and livestock farm in Tipton, Indiana. He received his degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University, and spent time working for Dow and Elanco before heading the Indiana Department of Agriculture. 

CLA Congratulates White House on Nomination of Clovis to USDA

The White House announced the nomination of Dr. Sam Clovis, the current senior White House adviser to Secretary Sonny Perdue, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), as USDA undersecretary for research, education and economics. CropLife America (CLA) congratulates the administration on its choice and looks forward to working with Dr. Clovis, once confirmed.

“Dr. Clovis has been working with USDA since January and proven that he is a voice for U.S. agriculture,” stated Jay Vroom, president and CEO of CLA. “He understands the importance of relying on sound science and data to make important decisions that will affect the ability of growers to provide food for the U.S. and the world. His dedication to agricultural issues will be a great asset to USDA,” finished Vroom.

Originally from central Kansas, Dr. Clovis holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a master’s in business administration from Golden Gate University in San Francisco and a doctorate in public administration from the University of Alabama. He came to the administration after working as a professor of economics at Morningside College.

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