Northwest Horticultural Council
Staff
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MARK POWERS President Mr. Powers accepted employment with the Northwest Horticultural Council in 1999. He is a graduate of Grinnell College (Iowa) with a Bachelor of Arts degree 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’s Government Affairs Committee | |
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KATE TYNAN Senior Vice President Mrs. Tynan accepted employment with the Northwest Horticultural Council in 2015. She graduated from 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 (Chairwoman); Alliance for Food and Farming Communications Committee; National Council of Agricultural Employers; The North American Trade Committee of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association; and the United States Apple Association’s Food Safety Committee and Crisis Communications Subcommittee | |
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FRED SCARLETT Vice President for Export Programs Mr. Scarlett joined the Northwest Horticultural Council in 2018. He is a graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration. |
| Boards and committees: Northwest Fruit Exporters (manager); Apple Maggot Working Group; Washington State Department of Agriculture Fruit & Vegetable Advisory Board | |
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VIRNA STILLWAUGH Vice President for Scientific Affairs Dr. Stillwaugh joined the Northwest Horticultural Council in 2023. She is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a Doctor of Philosophy in entomology. |
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RILEY BUSHUE Director of Congressional Relations and Export Programs Mr. Bushue joined the Northwest Horticultural Council in 2020. He is a graduate of the 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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DAN LANGAGER Technical Communications Manager Mr. Langager joined the Northwest Horticultural Council in 2022. He is a graduate of Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and journalism. |
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REBECCA COLBY Accounting Manager Mrs. Colby joined the Northwest Horticultural Council 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 Northwest Horticultural Council 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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