Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Potato Industry Commission.
Philip Gusmano, of Grosse Pointe Farms, is the vice president of purchasing for Better Made Snack Foods. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and an MSA in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. Mr. Gusmano is reappointed to represent retailers for a term commencing August 11, 2022, and expiring July 1, 2025.
Travis Horkey, of Dundee, is a partner with Horkey Brother Farms. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriscience from Michigan State University. Mr. Horkey is reappointed to represent the fresh potato industry for a term commencing August 11, 2022, and expiring July 1, 2025.
Dale Johnson, of Sagola, is the president of Johnson Brothers Incorporated. Mr. Johnson is appointed to represent growers-at-large for a term commencing August 11, 2022, and expiring July 1, 2025. He succeeds Rebecca Johnson whose term expired July 1, 2022.
Ryan Norton, of Vicksburg, is the operations manager for Walther Farms. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Western Michigan University. Mr. Norton is appointed to represent the snack potato manufacturing industry for a term commencing August 11, 2022, and expiring July 1, 2025. He succeeds Guthry Laurie whose term expired July 1, 2022
Ryan Pelletier, of McMillan, is the agronomist and operations manager for Walther Farms. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriscience from Michigan State University. Mr. Pelletier is appointed to represent the seed potato industry for a term commencing August 11, 2022, and expiring July 1, 2025. He succeeds Ben Sklarcyzk whose term expired July 1, 2022.
Michael P. Phillips, of Portage, is the supply manager for Walther Farms. He received his education from Western Michigan University. Mr. Phillips is appointed to represent the snack potato manufacturing industry for a term commencing August 11, 2022, and expiring July 1, 2025. He succeeds Jon Yoder whose term expired July 1, 2022.
Mathew Skogman, of Foster City, is a member of Skogman Seed Farm. Mr. Skogman is reappointed to represent the seed potato industry for a term commencing August 11, 2022, and expiring July 1, 2025.
Rebecca Williams, of Grand Haven, is the CEO for Central Michigan Potato Cooperative Association. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management from Michigan State University. Ms. Williams is appointed to represent shippers for a term commencing August 11, 2022, and expiring July 1, 2025. She succeeds Matt Wilkes whose term expired July 1, 2022.
Jon Yoder, of Sturgis, is the owner and vice president of Yoder Family Farms. Mr. Yoder is appointed to represent the fresh potato industry for a term commencing August 11, 2022, and expiring July 1, 2025. He succeeds Donald Kitchen whose term expired July 1, 2022.
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission was created to foster and promote an economically viable potato industry in Michigan by providing responsible leadership for the industry. The Commission provides leadership in disseminating information to foster the growth and well-being of the potato industry, all the while representing the interests of the industry at state, national, and international levels.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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