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Results of Almond Board election

Feb 27, 2009 8:14 AM

The Almond Board of California has released election results for the board of director positions whose terms of office will begin March 1.

The following nominees have been sent to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for certification:

Independent Grower

Member Position One (one year term): David Arakelian, Livingston

Alternate Position One: Brad Klump, Escalon

Member Position Three (three year term): Scott Hunter, Livingston

Alternate Position Three: Wil Hunter, Livingston

Independent Handler

Member Position Two (three year term): Christine Long, Ballico

Alternate Position Two: Gerald Armour, Chico

Member Position Three (one year term): Keith Rigg, Le Grand

Alternate Position Three: Dean Nelson, Kerman

Cooperative Grower

Member: (three year term): Bill Brush, Modesto

Alternate: Tony Ramos, Fresno

Additionally, John O'Shaughnessy is nominated for the Cooperative Handler Alternate position vacated by Rex Lake.

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