Michigan Potato Industry Commission
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission was created to foster and promote an economically viable potato industry in Michigan by providing responsible leadership for the industry. The commission provides leadership in disseminating information to foster the growth and well being of the potato industry, all the while representing the interests of the industry at state, national, and international levels. The Commission will maintain adequate funding sources to achieve its goals through research, promotion, education, and communication. Additionally, it required to conduct a meeting of growers and shippers annually.
Home page and meeting informationContact information
Kelly Turner
Phone
(517) 253-7370
Current members
Travis Horkey
DUNDEE
Term ends 07/01/2028
Seat represented
The fresh potato industry
Ryan Norton
Vicksburg
Term ends 07/01/2028
Seat represented
Fresh growers
Ryan Pelletier
McMillan
Term ends 07/01/2028
Seat represented
The seed potato industry
Chase Young
Howard City
Term ends 07/01/2028
Seat represented
The snack potato manufacturing industry
Michael Phillips
Portage
Term ends 07/01/2028
Seat represented
Chip growers
John Makarewicz "Marker"
ELMIRA
Term ends 07/01/2028
Seat represented
Seed growers
Ryan Johnson
Tustin
Term ends 07/01/2028
Seat represented
Shippers
Kali Bagley
Royal Oak
Term ends 07/01/2028
Seat represented
Retailers