DENVER (March 19, 2010) The United States Potato Board (USPB) grower membership elected new leadership during its Annual Meeting held in Denver, CO, March 9-12. The following sections list the leadership for the coming year.
CHAIRMAN
Cheryl Koompin (American Falls, ID)
DOMESTIC MARKETING
Co-Chairmen
Molly Connors (Richland, WA)
Todd Michael (Urbana, OH)
Committee Members
Dale Beck (Twin Falls, ID)
Tom Campbell (Grafton, ND)
Mike Carter (Rosholt, WI)
James Hoff (Idaho Falls, ID)
Kevin Johnston (Edison, CA)
Rod Lenz (Wray, CO)
John Meyer (Cohocton, NY)
Bruce Richardson (Capeville, VA)
Kevin Searle (Shelley, ID)
Shane Webster (Rexburg, ID)
Tim Young (Howard City, MI)
FINANCE
Chairman
John Probasco (Chesterfield, NJ)
Committee Members
Alan Moir (Woodland, ME)
Chris Olsen (Othello, WA)
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
Tom Qualey (Sherman, ME)
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Co-Chairmen
Lon Baley (Malin, OR)
Monty Smith (Blanca, CO)
Committee Members
Rob Davis (Connell, WA)
Eric Halverson (Grand Forks, ND)
Ron Mach (Antigo, WI)
Marty Myers (Boardman, OR)
Wyatt Penfold (Driggs, ID)
Ritchey Toevs (Aberdeen, ID)
INDUSTRY COMMUNICATIONS & POLICY
Co-Chairmen
Jimmy Harrell (Camden, NC)
Sid Staunton (Tulelake, CA)
Committee Members
Troy Betz (Hermiston, OR)
Mary DeMers, Public Member (Sophia, NC)
Keith Labrie (Saint Agatha, ME)
Melanie Likes (Shelley, ID)
Chris Slagell (Hydro, OK)
Source: USPB