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NWA 2010 Committees

NWA OFFICERS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
LIFETIME COUNCIL
STATE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
AUCTION LOAD COMMITTEE
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
BUDGET COMMITTEE
FOOD SAFETY COMMITTEE
INCENTIVE PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
NWA/NWPB LIAISON COMMITTEE
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
QUEEN COMMITTEE
YOUNG AG COMMITTEE
BUDGET COMMITTEE
CONVENTION COMMITTEE

NWA OFFICERS

Brent Harrison Jim Schmidt
Brent Harrison - Chairman Jim Schmidt - President
   
Al Wroten  
Al Wroten - 1st Vice President

John Corsaro - 2nd Vice President

The NWA Board of Directors is made up of the Executive Committee, Executive Council, Lifetime Council and Chapter Presidents.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Adam Lytch Doug Corey Mark Browning
Arthur Saikhon Doyle Bennett Ramon Murillo
Bob Rawlins Gloria Richardson Ray Vincent
Brad Johnston James Wiggins Rich Novak
Bradley O'Neal Jesus Lopez Richard Wocjiak
Chandler Mack Jim Ayoob Ron Perry
Chris Bloebaum Jim Mastropietro Roy Larralde
Dan Thomas Jim Zaferis Steve Nichols
Dan Van Gronigen Joe Simmons Wayde Kirschenman
Dennis Mouzin John Gee Will Hales
Don Hiller John Lapide  

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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Anita Field Doug Dickerson Nowell Borders
Art Perry Greg Leger Paul Teague
Bobby Dietz Herman Sanchez Phil Turner
Brent Jackson Jim Zaferis Ray Gilliland
Bruce Price Jody Land Thomas Vincent
Buster Savioli Kelly Marinaro Tommy Smith
Carr Hussey Kenny Frey  
Craig Mathis Matt Dietz  

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LIFETIME COUNCIL

A.R. Chapman Gerald Mann Mary Beth Welby
Arnold Mack Gordon Etheridge Percy Bunch
Charlie Lankford Howard Sorrells R.A. Cockrell
C.M."Buddy" Leger H.R. Lawson Raymon J Land
Clyde Ware Hugh Lightsey William Toadvine
Donald Hales Joe Marinaro  
Gerald Funderburk Josephine Hughes  

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STATE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS

Cheryl Hicks President AL
Billy Smith President FL
Jamey Adams President GA
Carrie Smith President ILL
Mark Collins President MARDEL
Michael Bunch President NC
Hamilton Dicks President SC
Jimmy Henderson President TX
Tashi Zouras President WWA

The NWA Board of Directors is made up of the Executive Committee, Executive Council, Lifetime Council and Chapter Presidents.

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AUCTION LOAD COMMITTEE

Arnold Mack - Chair    
Bradley O’Neal Jesus Lopez Miguel Suarez
Anita Field Jim Ayoob Mitch Mitchell
Art Perry Jim Mastropietro Nowell Borders
Bob Gibson Jim Schmidt Paul Teague
Brent Harrison Jim Zaferis Raymond Land
Carr Hussey Jody Land Ramon Murillo
Chandler Mack John Lapide - Co-Vice Chair Robby Perry
Dan Van Gronigen John Corsaro - Co-Vice Chair

Steve Brazeel

Doug Dickerson Kelly Marinaro Tommy Smith
Doyle Bennett Ken Frey Tom Vincent
Greg Leger Mark Collins  
Hamilton Dicks III Michael Caruthers  

The purpose of the auction committee is to define donated watermelon loads and watermelon-related items for the annual NWA auction.

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Rich Novak - Chair    
Bradley O’Neal Chris Bloebaum Jean Marinaro
Brad Toney Craig Mathis Nowell Borders
Brent Harrison Kelly Marinaro Will Hales
Brent Jackson Josh Bailey  
Carrie Smith John Lapide  

The responsibilities of the communications committee include The Vineline magazine, Off The Vine newsletter, NWA web siteand membership.

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BUDGET COMMITTEE

Brent Harrison - Chair    
John Lapide - V-Chair  

 

Al Wroten

Chris Bloebaum

John Corsaro

Anita Field

Don Hiller

John Gee

Arnold Mack

Greg Leger

Richard Wojciak

Carrie Smith Hamilton Dicks Ron Perry
Chandler Mack Jim Schmidt

Steve Nichols

The purpose of the budget committee is to provide oversight of the financials and reporting of the NWA.

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FOOD SAFETY COMMITTEE

Bradley O'Neal - Chair    
Al Wroten Dan Hussey Paul Nuzzo
Art Perry Dan Thomas Paul Teague
Austin Hatton Dennis Mouzin Paul Sawyer
Berry Tanner Eric Champion Ray Gilliland
Billy Smith Harry Vaughn Rich Novak

Bob Clayton

Jim Smith Richard Wojciak
Bob Souders Jim Schmidt

Robby Perry

Brad Toney Joe Champion Ron Perry
Brent Harrison John Lapide Stephen Nichols
Brent Jackson Johnny Raiford Tim Aldrich
Brian Arrigo Jose Ortiz Tom Horrall
Chandler Mack Josh Bailey Tommy Smith
Carr Hussey Lee Wroten Vicki Horrall
Carrie Thomas Louise O'Neal Wayde Kirschenman
Chris Bloebaum Mark Collins  
Christopher Nuzzo Mark Paulk  
Don Hiller Mike Horrall  

The purpose of the food safety committee is to provide oversight, input and support to NWA for industry needs related to food safety concerns, initiatives and programs.

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INCENTIVE PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE

Rich Novak - Chair
Arnold Mack
Chris Bloebaum
John Lapide
Nowell Borders

The Incentive Partnerships Committee is responsible to review partnership proposalsthat may be of interest to the NWA.

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NOMINATING COMMITEE

Brent Harrison - Chair    
Anita Field Gerald Funderburk John Lapide
Arnold Mack Gerald Mann Joe Marinaro
Bradley O’Neal Greg Leger Nowell Borders
Brent Jackson Howard Sorrells Percy Bunch
Bruce Price Hugh Lightsey Raymon Land
Buddy Leger Jim Zaferis Tommy Smith
Donald Hales Jody Land  

The purpose of the nominations committee is to recommend members of the Executive Committee and Officers to the membership.

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NWA/NWPB LIAISON COMMITTEE

Buddy Leger - Chair

Don Hiller Josh Bailey
Arnold Mack - V-Chair Dan Thomas Kelly Marinaro
Al Wroten Dennis Mouzin Mark Collins
Anita Field Doug Dickerson Nowell Borders
Annette Land Greg Leger Paul Teague
Art Perry Hamilton Dicks Rich Novak
Bradley O'Neal Jesus Lopez Steve Nichols
Brent Harrison John Lapide  
Chandler Mack Jim Schmidt  

The NWA/NWPB Liaison Committee is responsible to facilitate communication andpartnerships (where applicable) between both of the industry?sorganizations.

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Greg Leger - Chair    
Angela O’Neal Don Hiller Paul Teague
Bradley O’Neal John Lapide Rich Novak
Brent Harrison Julie Akins  
Brent Jackson Mark Browning  
Charles Hall Nowell Borders  

The purpose of the public affairs committee is to provide input and support of the NWA’s legislative affairs in Washington, D.C.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Paul Teague - Chair    
Al Wroten Dan Thomas Paul Sawyer
Arthur Saikhon Dennis Mouzin Rich Novak
Berry Tanner Don Hiller Richard Wojciak
Billy Smith Greg Leger Robert Barham
Bradley O’Neal Jim Schmidt Steve Nichols
Brent Harrison John Lapide Tashi Zouras
Brent Jackson Hamilton Dicks Tom Horrall
Carrie Thomas Harry Vaughn Tommy Smith
Chandler Mack Lee Wroten  
Craig Mathis Mark Collins  
Carrie Smith Nowell Borders  

The purpose of the research & development committee is to define the research priorities of the NWA, and which projects (grants) will be issued as a result.

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QUEEN COMMITTEE

John Corsaro - Chair    
Al Wroten Greg Leger Nowell Borders
Anita Field Francis Bunch Ranell Borders
Arnold Mack Harry Vaughn Rosie Elliott
Billy Smith James Wiggins Susan Harrison
Bradley O’Neal Jean Marinaro Will Hales
Brent Harrison Jim Schmidt  
Carrie Smith John Lapide  
Carrie Thomas Kelly Marinaro  
Cheryl Hicks Louise O’Neal  
Don Hiller Mark Collins  

Non-Voting Members ---- Chapter Promotion Coordinators

The purposes of the queen committee are to provide oversight and define promotions through the National Queen program.

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YOUNG AG COMMITTEE

Jim Schmidt - Chair    
Brent Harrison Chris Bloebaum Jim Mastropietro
Bradley O’Neal Don Hiller Nowell Borders
Brent Jackson John Lapide Rich Novak

The purpose of the Young Ag Committee is to review and evaluate the applicationsand specifics for each year's competition.

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CONVENTION COMMITTEE

Jim Schmidt - Chair    
Al Wroten Brent Harrison

John Corsaro

Anita Field Don Hiller Paul Teague
Arnold Mack Jim Mastropietro Tommy Smith

The purpose of the convention committee is to review the hotel proposals and NWA staff recommendations for future NWA conventions, and recommend the city to hold the future convention to the NWA Executive Committee.

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