The North American Blueberry Council released the results of its recent board of directors election on Dec. 1. Terms for newly elected, returning, reappointed and newly appointed board members begin Jan. 1, 2026.
Newly elected to the board are:
- Anna Jesse, U.S. North American Grower
- Manolo Reyes, Mexican North American Grower
- Chad Hansen, North American Distributor
Elected to return to the board for another three-year term is:
- Bo Slack, North American Distributor
Nonvoting members reappointed to the board by Chair Teddy Koukoulis are:
- Gonzalo Canessa, International Grower
- Harold Mongrut, International Distributor
Non-voting member newly appointed to the board by Chair Teddy Koukoulis:
- Itai Kanot, Supplier Member
“The strong engagement in our recent election clearly reflects NABC’s growth and momentum,” says Teddy Koukoulis, NABC chair. “It’s inspiring to see so many dedicated people eager to serve. We’re proud to have these thought leaders join us in our essential work of advocating for the blueberry industry and ensuring its vibrant, successful future.”
The NABC board is charged with addressing issues, opportunities and industry practices to drive success and profitability in the production and distribution of blueberries in North America and around the world.
