Alicia Rockwell, chief government and public affairs officer for Blue Diamond Growers, has been elected as the new chair of the board of directors at the Almond Board of California.
“I’m honored to have the trust of my fellow board members,” said Rockwell in a news release. “The board is a strong group of experienced and impressive individuals who care deeply about our industry. Together, we will continue to address industry challenges and build a prosperous future for the California almond industry.”
Rockwell has also served as the chair of the Government Relations Committee at the Almond Alliance, and on the USDA Agriculture Trade and Advisory Committee for Fruits and Vegetables.
The board of directors at the Almond Board sets policy and approves budgets in global market development, research in production and nutrition, quality control and food safety, statistical reporting, and public relations and advertising.
Rockwell will assume her new role beginning Jan. 1, 2025, following Alexi Rodriguez’s move to the Almond Alliance as the new CEO.
Brandon Rebiero, a co-founder of Gold Leaf Farming, was elected vice chair.
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