Jun 1, 2023Almond Board of California releases the 2023 election results
The Almond Board of California (ABC) announced the board of directors election results. The following nominees have been submitted to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for selection to terms of office beginning Aug. 1, 2023.
Grower Position One, Member
1-year term | Paul Ewing, Los Banos
Grower Position One, Alternate
Katie Staack, Hughson
Handler Position One, Member
3-year term | Alexi Rodriguez, Caruthers
Handler Position One, Alternate
Ron Fisher, Modesto
Handler Position Three, Member
1-year term | Darren Rigg, Le Grand
Handler Position Three, Alternate
Chad DeRose, McFarland
Co-op Grower Position One, Member
3-year term | Kelli Evans, Live Oak
Co-op Grower Position One, Alternate
George Goshgarian Jr., Fowler
Co-op Handler Position Two, Member
3-year term | Alicia Rockwell, Sacramento
Co-op Handler Position Two, Alternate
Dean LaVallee, Sacramento
The ABC board is made up of five handler and five grower representatives. It sets policy and recommends budgets in major areas, including marketing, production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety.For more information, visit almonds.com.
