President-elect Donald Trump has picked Michael Boren, an Idaho investment consultant and Republican campaign donor who’s had friction with government agencies, as Agriculture undersecretary for natural resources and environment.
In the position, which is subject to Senate confirmation, Boren would oversee the Forest Service and the 193 million acres of forest and grassland it manages.
In a post on his social networking site Truth Social, Trump cited Boren’s business experience — he’s a co-founder of Clearwater Analytics in Boise, Idaho, among other ventures — and as a board member of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, as well as his work as a volunteer firefighter.
“Michael will work to reinvigorate Forest Management at a time when it is desperately needed,” Trump said.