| The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed 12 passionate individuals to the National Watermelon Promotion Board, which aims to drive innovation and sustainable growth in the watermelon industry. These members will serve three-year terms from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, and their expertise will be vital for the industry’s future and working with the new administration in the upcoming year to achieve impactful results.
Join us in congratulating the newly appointed members :
• Kyle Pless, Cordele, Georgia (District 2 Producer)
• Lee Wroten, Cordele, Georgia (District 2 Producer)
• Bailey Leger, Cordele, Georgia (District 2 Handler)
• Michael Hamil, Thomasville, Georgia (District 2 Handler)
• Tony Moore, Turkey, North Carolina (District 3 Producer)
• Patrick Stewart, Ringling, Oklahoma (District 3 Producer)
• Matt Moore, Dalhart, Texas (District 3 Handler)
• Matt Solana, Autryville, North Carolina (District 3 Handler)
• John Lapide, Edinburg, Texas (Importer Member)
• Isaac Lopez, Nogales, Arizona (Importer Member)
• Michael LeMieux, Longwood, Florida (Importer Member)
• Christian Murillo, Nogales, Arizona (Importer Member) |
