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# Department of Agriculture

Presidential Rank Awards

## Department of Agriculture

## Distinguished Executive

              -  Jere L. Dick 

## Meritorious Senior Professional

              -  Jerry Lee Hatfield 
              -  Cyril G. Gay 

**Note:** This is not a comprehensive list and only includes winners agreeing to public recognition, as of December 15, 2017.