The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the American Pecan Promotion Board. The six members will serve three-year terms, effective Oct. 1, 2026, through Sep. 30, 2029.
Newly appointed members are:
- Western Region: Brycen J. Salopek, Fairacres, N.M.
- Western Region: Deborah E. Walden-Ralls, Sahuarita, Ariz.
- Western Region: Bruce Haley, Roswell, N.M.
- Western Region: Alexander Wright, Chaparral, N.M.
- Importer: Memo Humphrey, San Antonio, Texas
- Importer: Romulo Garza, San Antonio, Texas
The American Pecan Promotion Board has 17 members, including 10 domestic manufacturers and seven importers. Members can serve up to two consecutive three-year terms.
More information about the appointment announcement is available on the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) website.
