Episode 76: Three Board Members Share Their Almond (Board) Journeys

Justin Morehead, Christine Gemperle and Darren Rigg all joined the Journey to share about their involvement with the Almond Board of California (ABC). These industry leaders discuss why they’ve decided to stay engaged with ABC over the years, and how their perspectives have changed since becoming involved with committees, work groups and board leadership.

“It's your industry, and if you want to guide where your industry goes, the best way to do it is to be involved. So you've got to get into the game.” - Christine Gemperle

In Today’s episode:

• Meet Almond Board Directors Justin Morehead, Christine Gemperle and Darren Rigg
• Explore their journeys in getting involved with the Almond Board of California through serving in committees, work groups, and on the board of directors
• Understand the benefits of getting involved with the Almond Board like influencing the future of your industry, building relationships and discovering new opportunities to bring back to your business

Learn more about the ABC Board of Directors Election: www.Almonds.com/Elections

Learn more about ABC Committees: www.Almonds.com/Committees

The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.

ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.