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The individuals listed below serve you and the mango industry by participating as Board Members on the National Mango Board (NMB). The Board Members work with the NMB staff, providing guidance and input on the strategic direction and specific activities to help increase mango awareness and consumption. All budgets and major initiatives of the NMB are reviewed and approved by the Board Members. Results are also presented to them for review and feedback, so we can continue to fine-tune the programs.

Several times throughout the year, Board Members are asked to travel for multi-day Board Meetings, and each Member serves on at least one committee. Each committee holds additional meetings and teleconference. We appreciate this commitment of time and energy. Because of the active participation of these Board Members, the NMB staff is able keep the various programs moving forward for the benefit of the mango industry.

Feel free to contact your Board Members, ask questions and let them know what you think of the program so far. We want to hear from you!

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How are Board Members Selected?

The Board Member positions include 8 Importers, 7 Foreign Producers and 2 Domestic Producers, as well as a First Handler, and two Retailers and/or Wholesalers. Each position comes with a term end date, which is listed in the table above. Each year, the mango industry will go through a nominations process to fill positions that will be available at the end of that year.

When nominations are open, the NMB staff will post details on this web site, include them in our Mango Connection industry newsletter, and provide the information to industry associations and trade media in the affected area.

For each type of position, the process is slightly different. What they have in common is that the industry and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture each have a role in selecting the individuals who will serve. The NMB staff does not have any role or influence over these decisions.

These are simplified descriptions meant to provide an overview of the process. If you would like to see the detailed nominations process, please contact us.

Importer, Domestic Producer & First Handler Nominations

Two nominees per position. Secretary of Agriculture makes the final decision.

1. During the open nominations period, qualified industry members can nominate themselves or other individuals.
   
2. The industry votes to select two nominees for each open position.
   
3. Each nominee submits a completed background form.
   
4. Once the NMB staff has two complete nomination packets for each open position, they are forwarded to USDA.
   
5. The Secretary of Agriculture appoints one of the two nominees to serve in the position.

Foreign Producer Nominations

Each producing country may send two nominees per position. Secretary of Agriculture makes the final decision.

1. During the open nominations period, qualified industry members can nominate themselves or other individuals. This is handled through the organizations of foreign mango producers in each producing country.
   
2. Each nominee submits a completed background form.
   
3. NMB staff collects the complete nomination packets from all countries and forwards to USDA.
   
4. The Secretary of Agriculture appoints the nominee to serve in each position.

Retailer & Wholesaler Nominations

Two nominees per position. Secretary of Agriculture makes the final decision.

1. During the open nominations period, industry members recommend retailers and wholesalers for consideration.
   
2. Board selects two candidates for any open position.
   
3. Each nominee submits a completed qualification form.
   
4. Once the NMB staff has two complete nomination packets for each open position, they are forwarded to USDA.
   
5. The Secretary of Agriculture appoints one of the two nominees to serve in the position.