ORLANDO — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed six new members to the National Mango Board (NMB). NMB now has 18 members, including eight importers, seven foreign producers, two domestic producers and one first handler, the organization said.
The six new NMB members are the following:
- District I Importer: Albert Perez, Miami, Florida
- District I Importer: Luis Orrantia, Doral, Florida
- Domestic Producer: Umi Martin, Waimea, Hawaii
- First Handler: Luis Gabriel Cintron, Miami, Florida
- Foreign Producer: Helena Medeiros, João Pessoa Petrolina, Brazil
- Foreign Producer: Jose Angel Crespo, El Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico
“We are excited to work with our new Board members and look forward to their leadership in shaping the future of this vibrant industry,” said Ramón Ojeda, executive director of the National Mango Board. “We at the NMB are grateful for the contributions of outgoing Board members, Clark Golden, Guillermo Lozano, and Luis Carlos Martinez. Their active participation and stellar leadership during their tenure at the NMB is truly appreciated by their fellow Board members and the mango industry. I am positive that they will continue to be active members of our organization and contribute their talents and knowledge to move our industry forward for many years to come.”