Timothy Anderson appointed to lead Wisconsin's DFRS

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski has announced Timothy Anderson as the new Administrator of the Division of Food and Recreational Safety (DFRS). Anderson is scheduled to begin his new role on September 6, 2026.

Anderson succeeds Adam Brock, who held the position for the previous two years. Anderson brings extensive experience within the agency, having most recently served as the Administrator of the Division of Agricultural Resource Management. His previous roles at DATCP include serving as the Director of the Bureau of Land and Water and holding various management positions within the DFRS, such as Dairy Section Manager, Field Services Section Manager, and Technical Services Section Manager.

Anderson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.