Michael Scuse
| Michael Scuse | |
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| United States Secretary of Agriculture Acting | |
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In office January 13, 2017 – January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Tom Vilsack |
| Succeeded by | Mike Young (Acting) |
| United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Acting | |
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In office March 2016 – January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Krysta Harden |
| Succeeded by | Mike Young (Acting) |
| Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services | |
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In office May 14, 2012 – January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | James W. Miller |
| Succeeded by | Bill Northey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954 (age 63–64) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Patrice Scuse |
Michael T. Scuse (born 1954) is an American public official. He was the acting United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, and, following the resignation of Tom Vilsack on January 13, 2017, was acting United States Secretary of Agriculture until Donald Trump took office as President.[1] He also served as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services since 2012.[2][3]
Career
Prior to his joining the United States Department of Agriculture, Scuse served as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Agriculture from May 2001 until September 2008, when he resigned to become Chief of Staff to Governor of Delaware Ruth Ann Minner.[3][4]
He was re-appointed as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Agriculture by Governor-elect John Carney in January 2017.[5]
Personal life
Scuse and his wife Patrice own a farm in Smyrna, Delaware.[3]
References
- ↑ The Associated Press (January 13, 2017). "Vilsack leaving USDA early, no Trump replacement named". Reading Eagle. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Michael Scuse Sworn In as FFAS Under Secretary". Retrieved October 25, 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Michael Scuse – Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services". United States Department of Agriculture. October 6, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Michael Scuse becomes Acting Under Secretary next week after Miller's departure". Agri-Pulse. January 19, 2011. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ↑ Carney names three more nominees for cabinet (Delaware State News article-January 13, 2017)
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James W. Miller |
Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services 2012–2017 |
Succeeded by Bill Northey |
| Preceded by Krysta Harden |
United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Acting 2016–2017 |
Succeeded by Mike Young Acting |
| Preceded by Tom Vilsack |
United States Secretary of Agriculture Acting 2017 | |