Northwest Horticultural Council
Science Advisory Committee (SAC)
Chair – Harold AustinCurrent terms expire 6/30/2027 |
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| Harold Austin Zirkle Fruit Co. Appointed by: WA State Tree Fruit Association |
Gwen Hoheisel WSU Extension Appointed by: NHC Chair |
| Rob Blakey Stemilt Growers, Inc. Appointed by: WA Tree Fruit Research Commission |
Ken Janes Tree Top, Inc. Appointed by: NHC Chair |
| Kevin Brandt Brandt’s Fruit Trees, Inc. Appointed by: NW Nursery Improvement Institute |
Mark Mears Duckwall Fruit Co. Appointed by: Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers |
| Ron Britt Britt & Associates Appointed by: WA Apple Commission |
Greg Paganelli Allan Brothers, Inc. Appointed by: WA State Fruit Commission |
| Randall Chipman Tree Fruit Factotum Appointed by: Fresh Pear Committee |
Greg Pickel G.S. Long Co., Inc. Appointed by: NHC Chair |
| Shawn Cox Peshastin Hi-Up Growers Appointed by: WA State Tree Fruit Assocociation |
Tim Pitz Diamond Fruit Growers, Inc. Appointed by: Fresh Pear Committee |
| Mike Doerr Wilbur-Ellis Co. Appointed by: NHC Chair |
Torey Schmidt Diamond Fruit Growers, Inc. Appointed by: NHC Chair |
| Leo Gonzalez Borton & Sons Inc. Appointed by: WA State Tree Fruit Association |
Travis Schoenwald Gebbers Farms Appointed by: WA Apple Commission |
| Jeff Heater Heater Orchards, Inc. Appointed by: OR Sweet Cherry Commission |
Michael Young Chelan Fruit Cooperative Appointed by: WA Tree Fruit Research Commission |
| Garrett Henry Douglas Fruit Appointed by: WA State Tree Fruit Association |
Ines Hanrahan, Ex-Officio WA Tree Fruit Research Commission |

