The FPAC Business Center is a first-of-its-kind organization at USDA, combining the talent of employees from all three FPAC agencies into specialized teams that serve employees and customers across the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA). This new business approach helps agencies improve operations and efficiency at USDA and boosts support for America’s farmers, ranchers and foresters.
Learn how to do business with the FPAC Agencies.
FPAC Leadership
Chief Operating Officer
Farm Production and Conservation Mission Area
Business Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C.
Acquisition and Procurement
Provides supplies, services, and construction contracting support.
Derek Beavers, Director
Appeals and Litigation
Manages all activity and work products for the FPAC Appeals and Litigation Division staff.
Jack Welch, Director
Budget
Develops, installs, and monitors budget formulation, allocation, and execution.
Ravoyne (Ray) Payton, Acting Director
Civil Rights & Equal Employment Opportunity
Ensures equal employment opportunities and program access for all FPAC employees and customers.
Ms. Willisa Donald, Director
Customer Experience
Enhances and improves customer experiences within FPAC operations.
Kenneth Hill, Acting Director
Economic and Policy Analysis
Conducts economic and policy analyses, develops cost-benefit and risk analyses, and other functions.
Joy Harwood, Director
Environmental Activities
Provides expert advice and guidance on environmental laws, regulations, and Executive Orders.
Nell Fuller, Director
External Affairs
Advises and coordinates legislative and public engagement by fostering effective and timely communications at all levels of the organization with all internal and external stakeholders.
Kaveh Sadeghzadeh, Deputy Director, Communications
John Shea, Deputy Director, Legislative and Stakeholder Relations
Financial Management
Administers FPAC’s core financial management functions, including billing, payment, and collections.
Lucas Castillo, Director
Grants and Agreements
Provides full-service, lifecycle administration of grants and agreements across FPAC.
Galon Hall, Acting Director
Homeland Security
Protects FPAC’s integrity and efficiency by facilitating a safe environment for employees and customers.
Scott Linsky, Director
Human Resources
HRD’s high-quality service results in timely recruitment, merit-based hiring, and strong retention.
Terri Meighan, Director
Information Solutions
Provides secure, customer-focused IT services that efficiently and effectively enable FPAC’s mission.
Tonye Gross, Director
Management Services
Oversees real and personal property management, printing, mail management, and other support functions.
Sydney Fooks, Director
Performance Accountability and Risk
Manages FPAC’s strategic framework, measures and reports on performance, and mitigates risks.
Kenneth Hill, Director
