North American Blueberry Council Announces New Board Members

The North American Blueberry Council (NABC) has 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 NABC’s board leadership has taken a bold approach to further develop and drive the organization’s mission and scope, leading to marked membership growth – with 136 new members in 2025 alone – now representing more than 290 members across North America and worldwide.

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

Non-voting members reappointed to the board by Chair Teddy Koukoulis are:
• Gonzalo Canessa, International Grower
• Harold Mongrut, International Distributor

Non-voting member newly appointed to the board by Chair Teddy Koukoulis:
• Itai Kanot, Supplier Member

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For more information, visit nabc.blueberry.org.