John Rusling Block
Former Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture
John Rusling Block is a former U.S. secretary of agriculture, during the Reagan administration. He later became a lobbyist. Wikipedia
Born: 1935 (age 89 years), Galesburg, IL
Previous offices: United States Secretary of Agriculture (1981–1986) and Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (1977–1981)
Organization founded: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Party: Republican Party
Education: United States Military Academy
Children: Hans Block; Cynthia Block; Christine Block
President: Ronald Reagan