Council Members and Regions
Region 1 (Includes all states except for CA and PA)
Pat Jurgensmeyer – J-M Farms – 1st term – Vice Chairperson
Michael Stephan – Monterey Mushrooms – 1st Term – Chairperson
Tony Stachurski – Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farm – 1st Term
Region 2 (Includes Pennsylvania)
Chris Alonzo – Pietro Industries – 1st Term
Tina Ellor – Phillips Mushroom Farms – 1st Term
Laura Matar – Giorgio Fresh – 2nd Term – Secretary
Keith Silfee – Needham Mushrooms – 1st Term
Region 3 (Includes California)
Jack Guan – California Terra Garden/Guan’s Mushroom – 2nd Term – Treasurer
Region 4 (Includes Importers)
Pending
Call for Nominations
Region 1 (U.S. except for PA and CA): The Mushroom Council is seeking at least two candidates for one open position who are willing to serve a 3-year term of office on the Council to represent Region 1 (All states except PA and CA). The term of office will commence on January 1, 2027, and end on December 31, 2029.
Region 2 (Pennsylvania): The Mushroom Council is now seeking at least four candidates for two open positions to represent Region 2 (PA). One term is for 1-year (January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027) and the second term is 3-years (January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2029).
Region 4 (Importers): The Mushroom Council is seeking at least two candidates for one open position who are willing to serve a 3-year term of office on the Council to represent Region 4 (Importers). The term of office will commence on January 1, 2027, and end on December 31, 2029.
If you have any questions, are interested in Council Meeting Minutes or need a nomination form, please contact the Council office at 816-251-4512.
Note that USDA and the Mushroom Council encourage all eligible producers, including women, minorities and individuals with disabilities to participate in the nominations and seek nomination to serve on the Council.
