USPB Elects New Leadership

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