(Washington, D.C., May 7, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced John Reisenweber is appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the USDA Rural Development State Director for the state of West Virginia. Director Reisenweber will implement President Trump’s America First agenda at USDA Rural Development, ensuring the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority.
“When America’s farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump’s America First agenda is a reality in rural areas across the country. I am grateful for the leadership of these new state directors and look forward to their work reorienting the agency to put Farmers First again,” said Secretary Rollins.
USDA Rural Development State Director John Reisenweber said, “I am truly honored and excited to be part of the USDA Rural Development team in West Virginia. I look forward to working alongside our dedicated staff to serve the people, businesses, and communities of West Virginia.”
John Reisenweber is appointed to serve as State Director for Rural Development in West Virginia. Most recently, he was a Vice President for the Civil Military Innovation Institute (CMI2). Prior to that, John served as Regional Field Representative for the U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito when she was in the House of Representatives.
State Directors serve as the Chief Executive Officer of USDA Rural Development in the states and territories and are tasked with leading teams to carry out the mission of Rural Development to the benefit of all rural Americans. In conjunction with the guidance and support of the National Office, State Directors are responsible for advancing the key priorities and initiatives of the Presidential Administration, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development. State Directors also provide key leadership to foster a mission-driven, accountable, and high-performing workforce focused on operational excellence, public trust, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.
To learn more about USDA Rural Development’s leadership and programs, view www.rd.usda.gov.
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