Matthew J. "Matt" Lohr (born August 28, 1971) is an American politician. On December 3, 2018 he was appointed by Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue as the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Lohr served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2006–2010, representing the 26th district in the Shenandoah Valley, made up of the city of Harrisonburg and part of Rockingham County. From May 1, 2010 until December 16, 2013, he served as the 14th Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services under Governor Robert F. McDonnell. From December 2013 until June 2017, Lohr worked for Farm Credit of the Virginias as director of the Knowledge Center. In this position he facilitated the sharing of knowledge and resources for the betterment of all farmers. Today, Lohr divides his time between his farming operation (LohrsFarm.com) and his motivational speaking business (LohrLeadership.com).
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28 August 1971 (age 53) Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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