Asian Pacific Islander Emphasis Program (APIEP)

Manny T. Wei
Asian Pacific Islander Program Manager
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
2701 S. Banker, Suite 101A, Effingham, IL 62401
Ph: 217.347.7107 ext. 3 Fx: 217.342.9855
E-Mail: Manny

Hello, I am Manny Wei. I started my career with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly known as Soil Conservation Service) in 1980, as a student trainee. I graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1984. Currently, I am an Engineer for Field Office District 2 located in Effingham, Illinois.

I have served on the NRCS National Civil Rights Committee between 1993-1996, and in January 1999, I was selected to be the Asian Pacific American Program Manager for NRCS in Illinois. I am also the Vice President of the Asian Pacific Islander Organization which is an employee organization.

Objectives of the Asian Pacific Islander Emphasis Program:

• Enhance Awareness of APA issues, concerns, diversity and culture
• Enhance recruitment efforts of APA's to diversify our workforce
• Enhance program outreach efforts to the APA community