Lindberg was raised in Norwich,Vermont,where his mother,Cheryl A. Lindberg,has served as town treasurer since 1996.[4] He graduated from Hanover High School in New Hampshire and earned a B.A. in Government &Politics,a Master of Public Policy,and an MBA from the University of Maryland.[3]
Career
Lindberg began his career as a management consultant with IBM in Washington,D.C.[5] He later worked for Sanford World Clinic,helping guide the health system’s international expansion.[6]
In July 2019 Lindberg joined the Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) as senior vice-president for external engagement. He was promoted on 31 December 2020 to chief of staff and chief strategy officer.[7] During his tenure,he helped implement the “China and Transformational Exports Program,”after the EXIM board adopted a new content policy in December 2020.[8]
Lindberg founded South Dakota Trade in 2023,a 501(c)(6) association that assists South Dakotan exporters.[3] During his tenure with South Dakota Trade,Lindberg oversaw an expansion of exports from the state[9],and led a number of trade missions to various countries,including Israel,where he was hosted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah[10]u. In April 2025 Jesse Fonkert was named his successor as president and CEO,with Lindberg remaining until Senate confirmation of his USDA post.[11]
President-elect Donald Trump announced Lindberg’s selection on 16 January 2025 via Truth Social.[14] The formal nomination was sent to the Senate (PN 12-26) on January 20,2025.[2]
He was confirmed on August 2,2025 by a vote of 78–17.[15]
One month into his tenure as under secretary,Lindberg announced,alongside Secretary Brooke Rollins,a three-point plan to “Support U.S. Agricultural Farmers,Ranchers,Producers,and Exporters”.[16] The plan created the America First Trade Promotion program,which expedited supplemental funding to support U.S. agricultural exports,and also created a new type of “rapid response”trade mission designed to help U.S. farmers and ranchers take advantage of new trade deals secured by President Donald Trump.
In September 2025,Lindberg led a delegation of 39 U.S. agribusinesses to Taiwan[17],where he met with President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim to promote American agricultural products and increase trade and diplomatic relations. [18]
Personal life
Lindberg lives in Harrisburg,South Dakota,with his wife,Brittany Thune Lindberg,daughter of U.S. Senator John Thune,and their two children.[19]
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