Grain Journal - July/August 2008 - (Page 32) New FGIS Head RANDALL JONES REPLACES DAVID SHIPMAN AS AGENCY’S DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR The USDA’s Grain Ingram,” said GIPSA Adminspection, Packers and istrator James Link. Stockyards Administra“He brings to this critition (GIPSA) July 8 cally important position named Randall Jones as proven leadership ability the new deputy adminisand expertise in programs trator of the agency’s Fedthat enhance trade in doeral Grain Inspection Sermestic and international vice (FGIS). markets.” Jones replaces David Shipman who left the posiBackground Randall Jones tion in April to become Jones, who has a bachassociate administrator of the USDA’s elor of science degree from Virginia Agricultural Marketing Service Tech University, Blacksburg, most (AMS). recently served as associate deputy “We are delighted that Randall administrator of the AMS’ Livestock Jones will be leading the national and Seed Program. grain inspection and weighing proDuring this tenure, Jones oversaw research and promotion programs for beef, pork, lamb, and soybeans; livestock and grain market reporting; domestic and foreign seed trade activities; and quality management programs to market seed and meat products domestically and internationally. He was also directly involved in the development and implementation of USDA’s new research and promotion program for sorghum. Prior to his AMS duties, Jones served for more than 16 years in various management positions with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency and the former Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.
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