Mango board names new officers

The 2018 National Mango Board officers Chris Ciruli (from left), treasurer; Joella Shiba, vice-chairwoman; Marsela McGrane, secretary; and Michael Warren, chairman, assumed their board roles at the board's recent meeting in Portland, Ore.
The 2018 National Mango Board officers Chris Ciruli (from left), treasurer; Joella Shiba, vice-chairwoman; Marsela McGrane, secretary; and Michael Warren, chairman, assumed their board roles at the board's recent meeting in Portland, Ore.
(Photo courtesy National Mango Board)

The National Mango Board has new officers.

Michael Warren, president of Central American Produce, is the new chairman. Joella Shiba, marketing for GM Produce Sales LLC, Hidalgo, Texas, is vice-chairwoman. The board’s secretary is Marsela McGrane, Los Angeles, who has been treasurer at Vision Produce Co. Mango board treasurer is Chris Ciruli partner at Ciruli Bros., Rio Rico, Ariz.

“I would like to thank our newly elected officers for their commitment to this organization and to the mango industry,” Manuel Michel, National Mango Board executive director, said in a news release. “These are very exciting times for the mango industry, though we still face several challenges that will need to be addressed to continue our progress.”

The officers began their new roles at the recent mango board meeting in Portland, Ore.

 

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