Richard Atkinson

Nominee's Key Links: 

Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-atkinson-a68248b6?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BfIpO6pvDTQ2ubLJsm4jTPw%3D%3D

Resume or CV: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:7a76221b-dd76-460f-a36a-402d05fcff6a

Writing or Publications: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/FPD.2017.2340

Website: https://praesidioconsult.com/

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Agency or agencies for which nominator feels nominee is best suited:

  • Department of Agriculture


    Organization name(s) and position(s) for which nominator feels nominee is best suited:

    USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS)

     

    Policies which the nominator knows the nominee supports or in which they have expertise:

    9 CFR §300 et al.
    Federal Meat Inspection Act
    Poultry Products Inspection Act
    Egg Products Inspection Act
    Human Methods of Slaughter Act

     

    Nominator's thoughts on what would make this nominee a valuable member of a future Trump Unity Government

    1) Is Competent - 25+ years regulatory experience with the USDA FSIS.
    2) Is Honest - A Patriot of faith who guards his integrity and wont compromise the truth or accountability.
    3) Is Respectful - An established, and respected reputation within the meat and poultry industry for fair and balanced regulatory skills, and within the industry for approaching conflict with the intention of finding resolution.
    4) Has Integrity - Ethical approach to bridging the gap between meat and poultry producers and the regulators that protect the food supply.
    5) Has Courage - Foundation of courage in service while in combat with the US Marines, and as a federal agency regulator focusing on action and results.
    6) Has a Proven Record - Consistently managed large numbers of people, and establishments, while remaining focused on the agency mission without compromise.