Jim is responsible for the overall management of USApple and execution of the association’s priorities. He ensures USApple programs, policies, personnel and finances are aligned with the strategic direction provided by the Board of Directors. Jim has dedicated more than 35 years to the management of food and agriculture organizations, including time in the Reagan … Continued

Diane oversees USApple’s work with federal lawmakers and regulators in Washington, D.C. She is responsible for educating members of the House and Senate and federal agencies on the important issues facing the domestic apple industry and how the decisions made on Capitol Hill will impact growers, shippers and processors. Diane is active in a number … Continued

Jessa is responsible for USApple’s membership program and events. Her responsibilities include recruitment and retention of members, development of sponsors and allied supporters, marketing, maintaining member information, and management of USApple’s two annual conferences. Jessa has diverse experience with professional and trade associations spanning the healthcare, human resource and affordable housing industries. Prior to joining USApple … Continued

Chris’ portfolio at USApple draws on his strong analytic and research experience to generate state-specific data on farmgate value of the apple crop and downstream jobs and economic activity; analyze and report industry analytics to support USApple policies and lobbying activities; prepare Market News, USApple’s premiere monthly storage report of apple inventory; and provide market intelligence on … Continued

Lynsee manages a portfolio of policy, consumer, and crisis communications. She develops valuable tools and resources for USApple’s membership and oversees the successful NextGen Fellowship program and Apples4Ed, the organization’s signature school grant program. Prior to joining USApple, Gibbons served as Manager of Corporate Marketing and Communications at Golden Key Group, where she started and … Continued

Beth is responsible for USApple’s sponsorship and advertising sales.