Washington Apple Commission board members are hoping to interview a shortlist of three candidates for the position of president during their December 4 meeting. They plan to announce their selection the following day with the aim of having a person start work on January 1. Board members Mark Zirkle and Erick Hanson of Yakima and Dalton Thomas and Mike Hambelton of Wenatchee are on the search committee. The main focus of the president’s job will be export promotions, the board has decided, although outreach to growers will also be important. They are looking for a strong leader, who has experience […]