Stephen Censky

Stephen Censky is an American businessman and government official.

Early life and education

Censky was raised on a soybean and corn farm near Jackson, Minnesota and received a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from South Dakota State University.[1] He later went on to earn a postgraduate diploma in agriculture science from the University of Melbourne.[1]

Career

Censky served as a legislative assistant to United States Senator Jim Abdnor before holding several appointments in the United States Department of Agriculture, eventually rising to become Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service.[1] He went on to serve as chief executive officer of the American Soybean Association, a position he held for 21 years.[2] In 2017 he was nominated to the office of United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.[2]

Personal life

Censky is married and has two daughters.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration". White House. U.S. Government. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "USDA Deputy Secretary Nomination". WHO-TV. July 17, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
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