Bobby R. Acord

Bobby R. Acord is an administrator for the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). He was appointed by Ann Veneman in 2001.

Prior to his appointment, he had served for over a decade in the upper echelons of APHIS as:

• APHIS' Acting Administrator since September 2001
• Associate Administrator since 1999
• Deputy Administrator for APHIS' Wildlife Services program for nearly a decade prior

He has received two Presidential Rank Awards for his contributions to the USDA.

References

USDA Press Release