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Alabama A&M alum promoted to new role with Forest Service
An Alabama A&M alum has received a major appointment from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. Tony Dixon, who earned his degree in marketing and forestry at Alabama A&M, will lead the USDA Forest Service’s Eastern Region.
Dixon will oversee management of more than 12 million acres of the National Forest System lands in the Northeast and Midwest.
A huge new role with the USDA Forest Service
As Regional Forester, Dixon will oversee management of more than 12 million acres of the National Forest System lands in the Northeast and Midwest including 17 national forests and one national tallgrass prairie.
Dixon will also continue to foster and maintain strong ties with tribal nations, 20 states and the District of Columbia, state and private landowners and the department’s many partners throughout the Northeast and Midwest.
Dixon started his new position this week. He replaces Gina Owens, who retired on December 29.
“The Eastern Region is one of the Forest Service’s most diverse region, from our people and partners to our forests and tallgrass prairie, everyone here is passionate about the Forest Service mission, and I’m honored to be able to serve alongside our employees. I want to build on the long-standing legacy in the Eastern Region of focusing on our relationships with tribal nations and state and local partners, working together to support the land and people here in the Northeast and Midwest.”
Tony Dixon, Regional Forester for the Forest Service’s Eastern Region
More about Alabama A&M alum Tony Dixon
Dixon launched his career as a cooperative education student on the Routt National Forest in Steamboat Springs, Col. He has served in a variety of positions and geographical locations, including National Director of the Forest Service Job Corps Program, Deputy Regional Forester of the Rocky Mountain Region, and Forest Supervisor of the National Forests in Mississippi.
He has most recently served the USDA Forest Service as Deputy Chief for Business Operations.
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