Our Team
We collaborate with industry organizations like commodity commissions, berry councils, agriculture agencies, and extension centers.
Board of Directors
Since 2014, our team has filled gaps in offering services and research for growers of the Pacific Northwest berry growers, contributing to the development of a strong small fruit industry.
Matt Unger
Board President
Navtej Bains
Board VP
Tom Walters
Board Treasurer/ Secretary
Micah Weiss
Fall Creek Nursery
Randy Honcoop
Honcoop Farms
Dan Ambrosi
Fall Creek Nursery
Staff
Julie Pond
Executive Director
julie@nwberries.org
(503) 729-0054
Jason Myer
Field & Research Director
jason@nwberries.org
(503) 502-7478
Elisa Lockhart
Organization & Operations Manager
info@nwberries.org
Abby C. Gearing
Creative Projects & Marketing Director
abby@nwberries.org
Rich Szutenbach
Farm Liaison & Agricultural Science Specialist
rich@nwberries.org
(503) 312-8895
Seasonal Scouts
Emily Hayden
Allie Chapman
Doug White
Richard Szutenbach