USDA appoints 11 members to Potatoes USA’s board of directors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of 11 members to Potatoes USA’s board of directors. The appointees include nine producer members and one public member, who will serve three-year terms that expire Feb. 28, 2028. One producer member will serve a two-year term that expires on Feb. 28, 2027.
The nomination process for board members is conducted annually. Candidates are proposed by the industry and are appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture after a thorough review.
The Potatoes USA board of directors guides the organization’s efforts to promote and support the potato industry. The board sets strategic goals and objectives for the organization and allocates resources to various marketing, research and education initiatives. The board also monitors these programs’ performance and adjusts them as necessary to ensure they are effective and impactful for the potato industry, including growers, processors and other stakeholders.
New Board Members
- Thomas Baker
- Andrew J. Price
- Beth Rachut (two-year term)
- Diane Szawlowski Mullins
- Ben De Jonge
- Nathan Bender
Reappointed Board Members
- Alison Sklarczyk
- Pete Ewing
- Matthew Linehan
- Jennifer Bunger
- Norbert Bomm
