Committees

CCM has three standing committees that help drive our association’s actions and policies on various issues. Committees are responsible for addressing the issues in their area of expertise and providing a recommended course of action to staff and the Board of Directors.

In addition, we have three issue area task forces that are responsible for specific issue areas of concern.  Committees and Task Forces were reformatted in 2021 to align with the organization’s strategic plan.

If you are interested in joining either a committee or task force please fill out the interest form at the bottom of the page.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consists of the Chair, two Vice Chairs, and a Secretary/Treasurer and is elected annually by the Board of Directors. They are responsible for financial oversight and the direction of the CCM Board.

For more information, contact Casey Creamer, President & CEO.

Monthly Meetings

Government Relations and Political Action Committee

The Government Relations Committee is responsible for reviewing legislative and regulatory policies at both the state and federal level.

The CCM Political Action Committee (CCM PAC) oversees the financial activities and makes political contribution recommendations of this separate organization.

For more information on these committees, contact Jacob Villagomez, Director of State Governmental Affairs.

Monthly Meetings

Marketing Committee

The Marketing Committee meets discuss citrus marketing activity such as crop conditions, harvest reports, pricing, trade, and other variables that may impact returns to the membership.

For more information, contact Michael Bliss, Grower Services Manager.

Monthly Meetings

Pest & Disease Task Force

The California citrus industry has never-ending pest and disease pressures, and some of the most stringent environmental regulations in the country regarding pest management. Some are necessary, some are burdensome, and most all are costly. It is the job of the Pest & Disease Task Force to provide policy recommendations to the Board of Directors on regulations and issues pertaining to pest & disease.

For more information, contact Jacob Villagomez, Director of State Governmental Affairs.

Quarterly Meetings

Water Task Force

The issues surrounding water are complex within the State and Federal government and direction can vary depending on the district or groundwater sustainability agency (GSA) for which members grow citrus in.  The Water Task Force is made up of subject matter experts from the varying citrus growing regions and works to formulate strategic actions that benefit the collective needs of all citrus growers.

For more information, contact Jacob Villagomez, Director of State Governmental Affairs.

Semi-Annual Meetings

Labor Task Force

The Labor Task Force provides subject matter expertise for staff and the Board of Directors on issues regarding and surrounding labor within the citrus industry.

For more information, contact Alyssa Houtby, Senior Director of Federal Affairs.

Semi-Annual Meetings

Scholarship Committee

CCM awards three scholarships annually to students pursuing an education and career in an agricultural-related field.

For more information, contact Diane Guinn, Office Manager.

Yearly Meetings

Nominating Commitee

The CCM Nominating Committee meets once per year to discuss nominations to join the board of Board of Directors.

For more information, contact Casey Creamer, President & CEO.

Yearly Meetings