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Tommy R. Higgins

Tommy R. Higgins

Acting State Director for Maine

Tommy Higgins has served as the Deputy State Director and Assistant State Director for Rural Development in  Maine for nine years.

Before joining USDA Rural Development, Tommy served as a United States Army officer for 22 years and as a Department of Defense civilian for four years.

He holds a Master of Science Degree in International Relations from Troy State University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration from the University of Maine.