Join the DC Preservation League and the US Department of Agriculture’s Thomas Hoffman (Director of the Facilities Management Division) for an engaging “behind the scenes” tour of the USDA Headquarters’ art and architecture. This tour will meet at the Whitten Federal Building (1400 Independence Avenue SW) at 5:00 PM on Monday, July 31st. Attendees must register with their legal name by July 20th to participate in this tour. Attendees must also bring their government-issued ID or passport for entry into the building. This tour will last approximately an hour. Bring your questions about the intersection of public art and government property!

Thomas H. Hoffman (Tom) serves as the Director of the Facilities Management Division (FMD) for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  He leads a multi-disciplined team tasked with the responsibility for oversight of USDA government owned and leased facilities in the National Capital Region. The primary government owned facilities include the Jamie L. Whitten Building on the National Mall and the connecting Agriculture South Building.  The focus of his job is the preservation and modernization of these landmark facilities. He began his career at USDA as a Project Architect in the Design & Construction Division, OO in 1999.  He became the Engineering Branch Chief in 2009 and then the Division Director in 2012.  Tom is a licensed Architect and a LEED Accredited Professional ID + C.  Before coming to USDA, he was employed at the Department of Interior.  Prior to his government service, Tom worked in private practice as a Project Architect at RTKL Associates, Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and as an Intern Architect at Stevens & Wilkinson in Columbia, SC. Tom is a loyal Clemson Tiger.

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