WSPC Welcomes New Commissioners, Elects Chair

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The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) has elected Kraig Knutzen of Burlington, Washington, as the 2024-25 chair. Knutzen has served in various roles with the commission including chair of the Government Affairs committee, member of the Marketing and Industry Affairs Committee and the Executive Committee.

Kraig Knutzen

Knutzen is joined on the commission by five new commissioners: Brandon Schaapman, Tyler Tschirky, Blaine Meek, Damon Christensen and Greg Ebe. They replace retiring commissioners Heath Gimmestad, Chris Olsen, Mark Hammer and Roger Hawley, and the late Mike Madsen.