IRVINE, Calif. (December 15, 2009) Don Reeder was elected to the office of chairman of the California Avocado Commission (CAC) at its November Board of Directors meeting. Ohannes Karaoghlanian will serve as vice chair, with Bradley Miles as secretary and Ben Holtz as treasurer.
The elections filled five member positions and two handler positions this year. The Commission Board members serve two-year terms with the new members joining eight members already seated.
Im looking forward to working with the new CAC Board, said Reeder. The California Avocado industry is forecasting a solid crop this coming season, and our primary focus will be to encourage avocado demand when our fruit is at its peak of availability and quality.
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) representative Dennis Manderfield presided over the election of the board chairperson and presented a plaque of recognition to outgoing CAC Board Chairman, Rick Shade.
The CDFA recognizes the achievement of Rick Shade in his role as chairperson for the California Avocado Commission, said Manderfield. Shade and the California Avocado Commission have provided outstanding service to the industry during his tenure as chair these past two years, especially in addressing the issues reported in the CDFA audit to CDFAs satisfaction.
Source: California Avocado Commission
Photo: Don Reeder