CALIFORNIA - Four decorated industry experts are joining a dynamic team as the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) has announced the election of its newest Board Members.

Christopher Valadez, President, Grower-Shipper Association of Central California

“We welcome Kiana, Chris, Carmen, and Matt and look forward to their input and contributions to the dynamic Board discussions that help GSA define our strategic directions, programs, and policies that support our members and our region,” said Christopher Valadez, GSA President. “We also thank our outgoing Board Members for their years of service and leadership throughout the challenges we have faced, including the pandemic, wildfires, and floods, as well as labor and water issues and the INSV disease complex impacting our region.”

The newly elected members of the GSA Board of Directors include:

• Kiana Amaral, Chief Operating Officer, BlazerWilkinsonGee
• Chris Drew, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ocean Mist® Farms
• Carmen Ponce, Vice President and General Counsel of Labor, Tanimura & Antle
• Matt Rogers, Co-Founder and General Manager, AgSocio

The new Board Members were elected to serve a three-year term, a press release explained.

The board’s outgoing members include:

• Colby Pereira, Chief Operating Officer, Braga Fresh
• Jason Smith, President, Smith Family Wines
• John Wilkinson, Founder, BlazerWilkinsonGee

To read more about GSA’s newest board members, click here.

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