Sec. of Ag Tom Vilsack has made a number of staff appointments including:
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
John Berge-White House Liaison to USDA.
Lindsay Daschle-Confidential Assistant to the Secretary.
Max Holtzman-Senior Advisor to the Secretary.
Grant Leslie-Senior Advisor to the Secretary.
David Lazarus-Senior Advisor to the Secretary.
Sam Liebert-Staff Assistant to the Secretary.
Rohan Patel-Director of Advance for the Secretary.
Denise Scott-Executive Assistant to the Secretary.
Karen Stuck-Confidential Assistant to the Secretary.
Beatina Theopold–Advance Staff for the Secretary.
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Bobby Gravitz-Director of Speechwriting and Research.
Nayyera Haq-Press Secretary.
Chris Mather-Director.
You can read more about their backgrounds online.