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Leonard Jordan
Leonard Jordan has spent more than four decades building a portfolio focused on conserving our natural resources. Having worked across the nation, Jordan has worked with several interest groups, government agencies and non-profit organizations to ensure that our environment is protected. His passion is to work with the American public, providing assistance that helps improve their lives and bring resilience to rural America.
As Acting Chief of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Leonard Jordan oversaw programs that preserve our natural resources and improve agricultural sustainability through voluntary, private-lands conservation. He led a staff of more than 10,000 employees across the country.
2013-2017
Leonard served as NRCS’ Associate Chief for Conservation 2013 to 2017 where he led the agency’s conservation mission area, including all of NRCS’ conservation programs.
2009-2011
Leonard served as Regional Conservationist for the East from 2009 to 2011 and Regional Conservationist for the Southeast from 2011 to 2012. This was after the agency split organization of the East region into Northeast and Southeast. In these positions, Leonard provided direction on NRCS programs and activities regionally.
Education and additional Career Highlights
Graduated from Tennessee State University in 1977.
Began full-time professional career with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)-Indiana in June of 1977 as Conservation Technician. Served in various positions throughout Indiana until November of 1994.
Transferred to Oregon NRCS in 1994 as an Assistant State Conservationist. In May of 1998, I became the State Conservationist for Washington State until July 8, 2001.
Transferred to the State Conservationist position in Georgia in July 2001 through 2005.
In January of 2005, joined the ranks of the Senior Executive Service (SES) as Division Director in Washington, DC. Held several positions as Division Director, Deputy Chief, and Regional Conservationist until December of 2012. In December of 2012, I became the Associate Chief for Conservation. I served in that capacity until asked to serve as Acting Chief, January 20, 2017-December 2018.
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