Council Members and Regions

Council Members and Regions

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.

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)

Kelly Hale – Highline Mushrooms – 1st Term

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.