Leon Tillman serves as a USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Financial Assistance Programs Division (FAPD)- Natural Resource Specialist in Maryland and has worked for NRCS for over 19 years. 

Tillman is a Paola, Kansas native that was raised in Marietta, Georgia. He began his career with NRCS as an USDA 1890 Scholar. After graduation, Tillman worked full-time as a Soil Conservationist, and later served agriculture producers in various permanent positions, including District Conservationist, State Program Manager, Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations, and Chesapeake Bay Coordinator.

His experience has afforded him the opportunity to provide direct assistance to farmers, provide policy, guidance, and assistance to field staff, and supervise and manage resource planning and conservation implementation across multiple counties. 

Throughout his career, Tillman has also served in various temporary roles including Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, Farm Bill Specialist, and State Conservationist. He has worked extensively with agriculture partners and employees providing leadership, technical assistance, financial assistance, strategic planning, and policy guidance.