Late last week Paul Ellington was named USDA’s State Director for Rural Development in Maryland and Delaware.
Last week, Paul D. Ellington, a long-time advocate and representative of county governments, was named State Director for Rural Development in Maryland and Delaware. A Maryland native, Paul served on the Bowie City Council, as Executive Director of the Maryland Republican Party, and as Chief of Staff to Lt. Governor Michael Steele. Additionally, Paul was the founder of State and Local Advisors, a firm dedicated to advocating on behalf of rural governments and nonprofits.
USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs because we understand a strong community is rooted in its people. The commitment and resources we bring to rural communities helps drive economic security and prosperity. Our programs expand access to high-speed internet, electric, and transportation infrastructure, and support business growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials.
