Governor Walker Appoints Jeff Lyon to Lead DATCP as Interim Secretary

Effective Monday, August 14, 2017.

By Gov. Scott Walker - Aug 11th, 2017 02:34 pm

Jeff Lyon. Photo from the State of Wisconsin.

MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today appointed Jeff Lyon to lead the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection as interim secretary effective Monday, August 14, 2017. Mr. Lyon currently serves as the agency’s deputy secretary.

Secretary Ben Brancel‘s previously announced retirement is effective August 13, 2017.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Mentioned in This Press Release

People: Ben Brancel, Jeff Lyon, Scott Walker

Government: Consumer Protection

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