Russell Redding | |
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Secretary of Agriculture of Pennsylvania | |
Assumed office May 13, 2015 | |
Governor | Tom Wolf Josh Shapiro |
Preceded by | George Greig |
In office December 18,2009 –January 18,2011 | |
Governor | Ed Rendell |
Preceded by | Dennis C. Wolff |
Succeeded by | George Greig |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Nina Redding |
Children | 2 |
Education | Pennsylvania State University,University Park (BS,MS) |
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