ST. CROIX FALLS, WI - Earlier this month, during the 2024 Potato Expo in Austin, Texas, the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) held its winter board meeting, during which the Board of Directors selected new executive committee members.

“PSA’s Board of Directors is an active, engaged group representing the entire potato value chain,” said Chief Executive Officer John Mesko. “Our executive committee drives our higher-level strategy and helps us navigate the potato industry. Over the course of the year, I get to work closely with this group to help us achieve our goals and objectives. PSA is very fortunate to have this great group of people serving in this important role."

The board elected Tracy Shinners-Carnelley of Peak of the Market Ltd. to serve as Chair and Mike Wenkel of National Potato Council as Vice Chair, a press release stated. Also newly elected to the Executive Committee is Shane Sampels of Sysco, who will serve alongside Ritchey Toevs as the two additional committee members.

In between meetings of the Board of Directors, the executive committee will provide guidance to PSA staff and oversight on the organizational strategy, budget, and annual work plan. Outgoing executive committee members, Jolyn Rasmussen of J.R. Simplot and Tommy Jackson of Syngenta, will continue to serve on the PSA board.

Cheers to the new executive committee members!