Calling All Board Nominees
AmericanHort is now accepting nominations for its board of directors.
Applications will be accepted until Feb. 21 from AmericanHort members interested in being nominated for its board of directors’ election that will take place March 9 to April 3.
“We welcome industry members who will help us strategically prepare the association to best meet industry needs in the future,” said Ken Fisher, CEO and president of AmericanHort. “We are grateful for those who have served in this volunteer capacity helping to make AmericanHort the organization we are today.”
“Serving on the AmericanHort board of directors is a rewarding way to give back to the industry and help shape the future,” said Susie Raker-Zimmerman, board chairwoman. “I have learned a lot from being involved with OFA, the preceding organization, and from being on the AmericanHort board the past five years. I believe my experience as a young plant grower has been beneficial to the organization as we continue to grow and enhance the association’s service to the industry.”
Only owners and employees of Class A member companies or Class B Members (individuals engaged in academic studies or employed in the horticulture industry) may submit an application for nomination to the board.
Once the slate of nominees is presented by the board leadership committee, the voting period will open to AmericanHort member companies on March 9. Voting will close on April 3, 2020.
For additional information, please visit AmericanHort.org/elections, or contact the immediate past chairman of the board, Mike Klopmeyer at MKlopmeyer@ballhort.com or contact the AmericanHort office at 614.487.1117.
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