U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles

Colorado

Sallie Clark, State Director, Colorado Rural Development

Sallie Clark serves as the State Director for Rural Development in Colorado. Most recently, Sallie served as the Senior Advisor for Government & Military Engagement in the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs at the City of Colorado Springs, overseeing public policy, military engagement and the Sister Cities International program.

Jerry Sonnenberg, State Executive Director, Colorado Farm Service Agency

Jerry Sonnenberg serves as State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency in Colorado. In 2022, Jerry was elected as a County Commissioner after 16 years of service in the Colorado legislature, eventually as President Pro Tem of the Senate. His background is as a fourth-generation farmer and rancher on his families Centennial Farm.