Myers Accepts USDA State-Federal Liason Position
News Date November 20, 2007
Dr. Lee Myers is stepping down as state veterinarian and assistant commissioner for animal industry of the Georgia Department of Agriculture to take a position as the first USDA State-Federal Liaison for the National Veterinary Stockpile. Myers worked for the Georgia Department of Agriculture for the past eighteen and one-half years and served as state veterinarian for thirteen of those years. Myers won't be getting too far away, however, as her principle responsibilities with USDA will be to work with state agriculture officials to help plan, train, and exercise their ability to respond to animal health emergencies, including those resulting from terrorist attacks or natural disasters, and to coordinate actions and serve as the principle point of contact with the human Strategic National Stockpile at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin has appointed Dr. Carter Black to serve as state veterinarian and assistant commissioner of animal industry effective December 15, 2007. Black has served the Georgia Department of Agriculture for over twenty three years and brings to the position a wealth of knowledge and experience in animal agriculture. (Contact: Arty Schronce, 404/656-3689)
NASDA Liason: Bob Ehart, bob@nasda.org, 202-296-9680