Board Nominations
New open seats will be announced on February 28, 2025
“I see great potential for the category and believe HAB is a major vehicle in realizing that potential” – HAB BOARD MEMBER
BOARD NOMINATIONS ANNUALLY RENEW LEADERSHIP…
by consistently identifying and recruiting industry experts to guide and to serve growers and importers and to stimulate industry growth.
The Hass Avocado Board’s job is to make avocados America’s most popular fruit – and it’s working.
The Board seeks skill sets and diversity that energetically pursue its mission to support the global avocado industry stakeholders in their collective efforts toward market expansion in the U.S.
WHY JOIN THE BOARD?
- Become an integral part of the leadership engine that makes producers and importers successful
- Because you benefit from the success of HAB and the industry it helps drive
- Gain deeper industry understanding and knowledge to increase your expertise
- Build relationships with global leaders from the avocado industry in the U.S.
When you join the Hass Avocado Board you connect with an organization of recognized success in creating a robust, nationwide produce category. Avocados are now bought and sold virtually nationwide. Consumers have happily embraced avocado nutritional benefits. HAB’s member importers have galvanized a worldwide industry’s success.
2025 Nomination Schedule
- Feb 28 Announcement of open seats. Online nominations and voter registration process opens. Announcement letter mailed/emailed to eligible producers and importers.
- Apr 01 Deadline to submit nominations to HAB.
- Apr 14 Deadline for nominees to submit Nominee Information and Declaration of Eligibility via email.
- Apr 21 Deadline to register to vote.
- May 01 Paper ballots and e-ballots are mailed and/or emailed to eligible producers and importers.
- May 30 Deadline to submit votes.
- Jun 02 Voting results are submitted to CPA for total vote tabulation and verification.
- Jun 06 CPA provides final voting results to HAB.
- Jun 09 HAB requests Background form from top nominees per official voting results.
- Jun 20 Deadline for top nominees to submit Background form.
- Jun 27 HAB submits nominations packet to AMS and USDA Secretary.
- Nov 01 Term begins for new members and alternates.
Bring your passion for the avocado industry’s growth to the Hass Avocado Board as a new Board member and help shape the future of our industry.
WHAT’S YOUR COMMITMENT?
- Four Board meetings a year
- Decision-making contributions to our policy and direction
- Bringing your drive and enthusiasm to our Board
- Sharing your expertise as a successful industry member
Visit our HAB meeting and events page to obtain copies of the latest Board meeting minutes.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Our 5-year strategic blueprint was developed to ensure HAB’s legacy of success. Five priorities define our long-term agenda and guide our strategic plan:
- Communications
- Nutrition
- Business Support Tools & Information
- Sustainability
- Industry Engagement & Leadership
Be a part of HAB’s success!
We’ve invested millions of dollars in nutrition-focused marketing campaigns that have helped make fresh Hass avocados a part of pop culture. Plus, our nutrition research has helped consumers understand how avocados are beneficial to their health. The entire industry can count on HAB to be a catalyst for action and a reason to be confident – and you can be a part of the future.
Download the 2021-2025 strategic plan to learn more. You can also visit our annual reports page to learn more about our financials.
HAB’s Mission
HAB strengthens the Global Avocado Industry and its stakeholders in our collective efforts toward market development in the U.S. through leadership in Nutrition, Communications, Business Support Tools and Information, and Sustainability practices throughout the supply chain.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Hass Avocado Board
25212 Marguerite Pkwy. Ste. 250, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 341-3250
For more information: silvia@hassavocadoboard.com
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