WASHINGTON CHERRY MARKETING COMMITTEE
REPRESENTATIVES TO BE SELECTED
Nominations for grower and handler positions on the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee will take place during the annual Cherry Institute meeting at 11:30 am on January 7, 2026, for District 2 and NCW Stone Fruit Day at 11:00 am on January 21, 2026, for District 1. The committee establishes grade, size, and pack regulations for fresh sweet cherries from designated counties in Washington.
District 1 Growers whose terms expire in 2026 are Dave Eichelberger (Jason Compton, Alternate), Kevin Files (Norm Gutzwiler, Alternate), and Joe Wiggs (Kevin Stennes, Alternate). Handlers whose terms expire in 2026 are Javier Sanchez (Jorge Sanchez, Alternate).
District 2 Growers whose terms expire in 2026 are Julie Bosma (Shane Stonemetz, Alternate) and Greg Knight (Steve Knight, Alternate). Handlers whose terms will expire in 2026 are Steve Smith (Doug Gibson, Alternate) and John Harris (Jeff Baldwin). All positions expire as of March 31, 2026.
This meeting is open to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability. Persons who require reasonable accommodations or alternative means of communication (such as Braille, large print, sign language) or language interpretation or translation, or special meals, should contact the WSFC at (509) 453-4837 at least three (3) business days before the meeting.