US-based grower-shipper Stemilt Growers has revealed that its president, West Mathison, is to serve as board president for the Washington State Horticultural Association (WSHA) in 2011, replacing the outgoing John Verbrugge.
WSHA operates to represent shippers and growers and advance the tree fruit industry through education, while also being the industry's advocate on legislation and regulation issues.
Mr Mathison has been involved in WSHA leadership since 2002, most recently serving as vice-president. In his new role, he follows in the footsteps of his uncle, Bob Mathison, who was president in 2011.
'Agriculture – and especially tree fruit – is a huge economic driver for Washington state,' West Mathison noted. 'We must work together as an industry to form strong positions on issues that could impact our ability to remain competitive in the marketplace.'
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