Northwest Horticultural Council
Staff
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MARK POWERS President Mr. Powers joined the NHC in 1999. He is a graduate of Grinnell College (Iowa) with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and environmental studies, and a Master of International Management from The American Graduate School of International Management (Arizona). |
| Boards and committees: Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables (chairman); Center for Produce Safety (treasurer); Coalition to Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports; International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA); Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance – Steering Committee; Tree Fruit Technical Advisory Council (secretary); and U.S. Apple Association Government Affairs Committee | |
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KATE TYNAN Senior Vice President Mrs. Tynan joined the NHC in 2015. She is a graduate of American University (Washington, D.C.) with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and print journalism. |
| Boards and committees: Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF); AFF Executive and Communications Committees; National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE); The North American Trade Committee of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA); and the U.S. Apple Association’s Food Safety Committee and Crisis Communications Subcommittee | |
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RILEY BUSHUE Vice President Mr. Bushue joined the NHC in 2020. He is a graduate of University of Portland with a Bachelor of Arts in history. |
| Boards and committees: Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) Advisory Board | |
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VIRNA STILLWAUGH Vice President for Scientific Affairs Dr. Stillwaugh joined the NHC in 2023. She is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a Doctor of Philosophy in entomology. |
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DAN LANGAGER Technical Communications Manager Mr. Langager joined the NHC in 2022. He is a graduate of Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and journalism. |
| Boards and committees: International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Organic Committee | |
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REBECCA COLBY Accounting Manager Mrs. Colby joined the NHC in 2023. She is a graduate of Portland State University with a Bachelor of Science in business management and human resources. |
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JOY HAMILTON Office Manager Mrs. Hamilton joined the NHC in 2023. She is a graduate of Cerritos College and Ashworth College, with a background in accounting, law, and human resources. |
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