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Roger D. Hoestenbach, Jr.

Roger D. Hoestenbach, Jr.

Associate Director

Office of the Texas State Chemist
rdh@otsc.tamu.edu
(979) 845 1121



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Roger Hoestenbach, Jr. is the Associate Director for the Office of the Texas State Chemist. He is responsible for the operation of the facility, preparedness and emergency response component of the OTSC strategic plan, and compliance oversight for the regulatory program. Roger was awarded the Hammer Award from the National Partnership for Reinventing Government by then Vice-President Al Gore. Roger obtained his BS degree from Cameron University, Lawton, OK in the fields of Biology and Chemistry. His graduate studies included the areas of Nutritional Biochemistry and Animal Science. Roger is an active member of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO), having served as President for both organizations. Roger was honored with the AAFCO Distinguished Service Award in 1999.