Missouri USDA Rural Development Director Named

The Rural Development Director for the state of Missouri has been announced.

Kyle Wilkens will be the new USDA Rural Development Director for Missouri. He has served as the Rural Policy Director for Congressman Emanuel Cleaver since 2012. He also spent 9 years as a congressional staff member for Congressman Ike Skelton. He is a graduate of Missouri State University.

State Directors are responsible for promoting the mission and strategic goals of USDA’s Rural Development Department.