The North American Blueberry Council (NABC) released the results of its recent board of directors election. Terms for newly elected, returning, reappointed and newly appointed board members begin Jan. 1, 2026.
The NABC board is charged with addressing issues, opportunities and industry practices that drive success and profitability in the production and distribution of blueberries in North America and around the world.
Over the past three years, the board leadership has taken a bold approach to further develop and drive the organization's mission and scope, leading to unprecedented membership growth – with 136 new members in 2025 alone – now representing over 290 members across North America and worldwide.
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L-R: Anna Jesse, Manolo Reyes
Newly elected to the board are:
- Anna Jesse, U.S. North American grower
- Manolo Reyes, Mexican North American grower
- Chad Hansen, North American distributor
Elected to return to the board for another three-year term is:
- Bo Slack, North American distributor
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L-R: Chad Hansen; Itai Kanot
Nonvoting members reappointed to the board by chair Teddy Koukoulis are:
- Gonzalo Canessa, international grower
- Harold Mongrut, international distributor
Nonvoting member newly appointed to the board by Koukoulis:
- Itai Kanot, supplier member
"The strong engagement in our recent election clearly reflects NABC's growth and momentum," said Koukoulis. "It's inspiring to see so many dedicated people eager to serve. We're proud to have these thought leaders join us in our essential work of advocating for the blueberry industry and ensuring its vibrant, successful future."
For more information:
Gabriella Gebhardt
North American Blueberry Council
[email protected]
https://nabc.blueberry.org/
