Council Members and Regions
Region 1 (Includes all states except for CA and PA)
Pat Jurgensmeyer – J-M Farms – 1st term – Chairperson
Michael Stephan – Monterey Mushrooms – 2nd Term
Region 2 (Includes Pennsylvania)
Tina Ellor – Phillips Mushroom Farms – 1st Term
Laura Matar – Giorgio Fresh – 2nd Term – Vice Chairperson
Ed Wuensch – 1st Term – Treasurer
Region 3 (Includes California)
Jack Guan – California Terra Garden/Guan’s Mushroom – 2nd Term – Secretary
Region 4 (Includes Importers)
Pending
Call for Nominations
Region 1
The Mushroom Council is seeking at least four candidates for two open positions to represent Region 1. One term is for one year (January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027) and the second term is three years (January 1, 2027 – 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.
