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Administration

A volunteer Board of Directors is responsible for the overall management of the Accredited Certifiers Association.

The ACA Executive Committee is responsible for managing the affairs of the Association between the Board of Directors meetings, including acting as liaison with the ACA Executive Director, Ellie Hudson.

Gayle Mitchell serves as the Director of Education and Events.

Daily administrative activities are managed by Amy Collins, Administrative Assistant.

Current Board of Directors members are:

Connie Karr

Connie Karr

Chair

Oregon Tilth Certified Organic
Term # 2
April 2023- April 2026

Liz Figueredo

Elizabeth Figueredo

Vice-Chair

Quality Assurance International, Inc.
Term # 2
April 2023- April 2026

Brian Rakita

Brian Rakita

Treasurer

Quality Certification Services
Term #1
April 2022- April 2025

April Vasquez

April Vasquez

Secretary

CCOF Certification Services
Term #1
April 2022- April 2025

Ryan Burnette

Ryan Burnette

Director

Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Term #2
April 2023 – April 2026

Georganna Webster

Georgana Webster

Director

Montana Department of Agriculture
Term #1
April 2021- April 2024

Jeff Stearns

Jeff Stearns

Director

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
Term #1
April 2021- April 2024

Diana Underwood

Diana Underwood

Director

Pennsylvania Certified Organic
Term #2
April 2021- April 2024

Brenda Book

Brenda Book

Director

Washington State Department of Agriculture
Term #1
April 2022- April 2025

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