2023 Commissioners

 

Andrew Hyer

Andrew Hyer

Moses Lake, WA

District 1

Term Expires

2026
Adam Weber

Adam Weber

Moses Lake, WA

District 1

Term Expires

2025
Heath Gimmestad

Heath Gimmestad

Moses Lake, WA

District 1

Term Expires

2024
Chris Olsen

Chris Olsen

Othello, WA

District 1

Term Expires

2024
Josh Bunger

Josh Bunger

Pasco, WA

District 2

Term Expires

2026
Mark Hammer

Mark Hammer

Pasco, WA

District 2

Term Expires

2024
Grant Morris, Chair

Grant Morris, Chair

Pasco, WA

District 2

Term Expires

2026
Jordan Reed

Jordan Reed

Pasco, WA

District 2

Term Expires

2025
Kraig Knutzen

Kraig Knutzen

Burlington, WA

District 3

Term Expires

2025
Ellie Charvet

Ellie Charvet

Pasco, WA

At Large

Term Expires

2026
Scott Galbreath

Scott Galbreath

Richland, WA

At Large

Term Expires

2024
Mike Madsen

Mike Madsen

Plymouth, WA

At Large

Term Expires

2024
Marvin Wollman

Marvin Wollman

Warden, WA

At Large

Term Expires

2025
Roger Hawley

Roger Hawley

Bellingham, WA

At Large

Term Expires

2024
Ignacio Marquez

Ignacio Marquez

Yakima, WA

WSDA At Large

Term Expires

N/A

WA Potato Staff

Andy Jensen

Andy Jensen

Tri-State Research Director

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Brandy Tucker

Brandy Tucker

Director of Marketing & Industry Affairs

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Cassidy Karas

Cassidy Karas

Accounts Payable/Marketing Assistant

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Chris Voigt

Chris Voigt

Executive Director

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Matt Harris

Matt Harris

Director of Gov’t Affairs & Asst. Executive Director

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Matthew Blua

Matthew Blua

Director of Research & Industry Outreach

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Suzy Johnson

Suzy Johnson

Reception/Admin Assistant

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Tressa Radach

Tressa Radach

Office Manager

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The Main Functions of the Commission

Enhancing Trade Opportunities

Advancing Environmentally Sound Production and Cultural Practices through Research

Represent Growers' Interests

With an annual budget of approximately $3 million, the Washington State Potato Commission and its members work to the benefit of all Washington potato growers.
 
The mission of the WSPC is to support an economically and environmentally sustainable Washington State potato industry by providing strong leadership and innovation, and building partnerships to meet the demands of global consumers.