National Mango Board Elects New Officers, Led by Greg Golden



National Mango Board Elects New Officers, Led by Greg Golden



ORLANDO, FL - The March meeting of the National Mango Board (NMB) concluded with four new officers selected to lead the board for 2016, and one returning. Positions announced and selected were Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Ex-Officio, and Treasurer.

Manuel Michel, Executive Director, National Mango Board

“We are confident of the leadership and guidance past officers have provided the board, and look forward to working with the 2016 officers as we continue strengthening and supporting the U.S. mango industry,” stated Manuel Michel, Executive Director of the NMB, in a press release. 

The list of elected officers is as follows:

  • Chair: Greg Golden of Mullica Hill, NJ 
  • Vice-Chair: Joella Shiba of Los Angeles, CA
  • Secretary: Jorge Perez of Sinaloa, Mexico
  • Treasurer: Chris Ciruli of Tubac, AZ (returning)
  • Ex-Officio: Danny Pollak of Sea Girt, NJ

The NMB states that each elected officer has pledged to lead the board and uphold the NMB mission to increase mango consumption, research, and promotion throughout the U.S.. 

From left to right are the 2016 National Mango Board Officers: Danny Pollak, Ex-Officio; Chris Ciruli, Treasurer; Joella Shiba, Vice-Chair; Greg Golden, Chair; and Jorge Perez, Secretary.

“Each officer and board member brings a wealth of experience, industry knowledge, and new ideas to the NMB,” continued Michel. 

To learn more about the NMB and its Board of Directors, visit www.mango.org.

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