Romanski Named WI Ag Secretary

WI Governor Jim Doyle announced the appointment Monday of Randy Romanski as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). He replaces Rod Nilsestuen, who died in July while swimming in Lake Superior. Romanski served as Nilsestuen’s Deputy Secretary since December 2007.

Prior to joining DATCP, Romanski served as the Executive Assistant for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, deputy chief of staff for Governor Jim Doyle; executive assistant for the Department of Transportation; and spokesperson and policy analyst for the Wisconsin Department of Justice. He has also held staff positions in both the WI State Senate and the WI State Assembly, working directly on agricultural, rural affairs and natural resources issues.