MARK HAMMER ELECTED CHAIR OF WASHINGTON STATE POTATO COMMISSION
On June 13th, 2022, the WSPC elected Mark Hammer as chair of the Washington State Potato Commission effective July 1, 2022 and continuing through June 30, 2023. Mark has served in various roles with the Potato Commission including chair of the Marketing & Industry Affairs Committee, member of the Government Affairs committee and the Executive Committee. After the election of the new chair, the Commissioners recognized retiring chairman Heath Gimmestad, thanking him for his service in helping to guide the Commission in its goals of quality potato research, educating consumers about agriculture, and providing growers with a voice in Olympia and Washington D.C.