The Renewable Fuels Association welcomes U.S. Department of Agriculture veteran Jeff Dwyer as Director of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs in the Washington office.

“With his background in trade, ag policy and economics, Jeff will be a terrific addition to our association,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “He has demonstrated the expertise to hit the ground running, to advance our policy priorities and serve our members as we work to enhance the growth and competitiveness of the U.S. ethanol industry.”

“I’m thrilled to join RFA at a time when our industry has significant opportunities to grow both at home and around the world,” Dwyer said. “I look forward to bringing my experience in agricultural trade and economic policy to RFA and working with its members to expand global markets, develop new uses for renewable fuels and navigate an evolving carbon and environmental policy landscape.”

Dwyer spent eight years at USDA, most recently serving as Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. He also served USDA as an agricultural economist and international trade economist with the Foreign Agricultural Service. Prior to his service with USDA, Dwyer worked as an agribusiness consultant with Informa Economics, conducting economic, market, and trade policy analysis for agricultural commodity groups, agribusinesses, and trade associations. He holds a Master of Science in Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.