The WSCGA Board appoints several association members to sit on committees ranging from research and public relations to administration and education.
Administration / Associate Member / Education / Nominating / Public Relations /
Research / Development Fund / Public Policy and Environmental Affairs
Administration Committee
This committee provides the Board of Directors with direction on the internal operations of the WSCGA. Activities include developing and recommending a budget, dues structure and operating policies.
Heidi Dobbs, Chair
Dan Brockman
Bob Duckart
Greg Fanning
Bill Hatch
Fran Podvin
Russ Rifleman
Kelly Rudd
John Sager
Scott Schultz
Ryan Walker
Associate Member Committee
This committee advises the Board on associate member programs such as the summer and winter trade shows, newsletter advertising, buyers guide and summer meeting program book.
Gary Fehrman, Chair
Tom Altmann
Brian Ashbeck
Joel Hoag
Randy Miller
Angie Paulsen
Paul Roberts
Ken Schwab
Chris Shafer
Joel Strack
Bob Wilson
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Education Committee
This committee is responsible for the development of association education programs such as the Wisconsin Cranberry School, Winter Meeting, grower workshops, brochures, and educational materials for classroom use.
Leroy Kummer, Chair
Dan Brockman
Heidi Dobbs
Bob Evsich
Steve Hahn
Nicole Hansen
Jason Hatch
Matt Lippert
Tod Planer
Teryl Roper
Jayne Sojka
Nodji Van Wychen
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Nominating Committee
Bob Duckart
Jim Van Wychen
Public Relations Committee
This committee is responsible for the development of the communications program and to serve as spokespeople for the industry.
Nodji Van Wychen, Chair
Mike Gnewikow
Kathy Henkel
Sue Indermuehle
Jim Peterson
Jessica Rezin
Rusty Schultz
Ben Tilberg
Cheryl Urban
Andrea Weiland
Research Committee
This committee facilitates interaction between growers and research faculty to identify problems and possible research programs to meet grower needs.
Edward Grygleski, Chair
Tim Dittl
Kay Finch
Guy Gottschalk
Jeff Habelman
Nicole Hansen
Mike Moss
Suzanne Rodewald
Scott Schultz
Jayne Sojka
Development Fund Committee
This committee plans and organizes WSCGA fundraisers and other efforts to support the Association’s scholarship program.
Dave & Diane Kerkman, Co-Chairs-Cranberry Open
Rusty Schultz, Chair-Sporting Clay Shoot
Carol & Donavon Dix
Lorry Erickson
Betty Gebhardt
Mike & Tonya Gnewikow
Joel Hoag
Vicki Nemitz
Ben Rezin
Shelly Schultz
Kenneth Schwab
Gordy Seamans
Andrea & Luke Weiland
Nodji Van Wychen
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Public Policy and Environmental Affairs
This committee reviews regulations and legislation affecting the cranberry industry and makes recommendations to the Board on WSCGA positions. The committee also works with agencies to develop materials and programs to help growers comply with appropriate rules and laws, and focuses on environmental issues that may affect growers.
Scott Schultz, Chair
Albert Amundson
Mike Bartling
Kay Finch
Bryan Heuer
Jeffery Huttenburg
Richard Indermuehle
Gary Jensen
Eric Jonjak
Randy Jonjak
Bill Klouda
Greg Knorr
William Metcalf
Al O'Leary
Jim Peterson
John Sager
Craige Scott
Fran Podvin
Fred Prehn
Dan Rayala
Russ Rifleman
Gary Roberts
Clare Searles
Dick Teske
Ryan Walker
Luke Weiland
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