Board of Directors
The current term is 2019-2020
Rob GreenePresidentPO Box 119 Phone: (229) 239-1165 | Neal KicklighterVice PresidentLTF Greenhouses Phone: (229) 382-4454 | Brad Jones2nd Vice PresidentSun State Produce Sales Phone: (352) 243-4126 |
Samantha KilgoreSecretary/TreasurerExecutive Director Phone: (706) 845-8575 | Dick MinorChairmanMinor Produce Inc. Phone: (229) 924-2241 | Ricky TuckerVice Chairman187 Gopher Ridge Lane OR Phone: (229) 533-9078 |
Jamey AdamsHighmark Seed Co. Phone: (229) 794-2248 | Bobby BartonJim Rash, Inc. Phone: (863) 287-1006 | Anthony Brown1018 Arabi Warwick Rd. |
Jordan CarterLeger and Son Phone: (229) 273-4548 | Kenny DavisEvergreen Farms & Produce LLC Phone: (229) 425-4503 | Bob GibsonGibson Produce Phone: (877) 226-4470 |
John Reese FranklinJim Rash Inc. Phone: (229) 740-3097 | Rob GibsonGibson Produce Office: 877-226-4470 | Chris HoggSeedway Phone: (478) 733-0042 |
Rachel SyngoMelon 1 Phone: (800) 494-3505 X107 | Gareth SmithBrowning & Sons Phone: (850) 973-6896 | Carlos VickersVickers Farms Phone: (229) 686-7321 |
Lee WrotenGlobal Produce Phone: (863) 682-7163 | ||
Rusty Autry2221 N. Park Avenue Cell: (229) 392-0255
| Rich ChastainC & L Packing Phone: (877) 757-4772 | Darren DealAg Nutrients Phone: (229) 248-8354 |
Randy EllisRandy Ellis Farms Phone: (229) 239-1374 | Sam FarrowConey Ag Phone: (229) 886-8592 | Dan KingDan King Farms Phone: (229) 567-9661 |
Greg LegerLeger & Son Phone:(229) 273-4548 | Craig MathisSeedway Phone: (208) 863-7179 | Mitch MitchellInternational Paper Phone: (404) 395-4939 |
Bob RawlinsRawlins Farms Phone: (229) 567-7791 | Al WrotenGlobal Produce Phone: (863) 682-7163 |
About
Watermelon Promotions
Georgia Watermelon Association’s purpose is watermelon promotion from production to consumption. Promotions can vary from our watermelon queens making appearances and talking at functions, to providing informative links about watermelon and the watermelon industry and sharing interesting watermelon recipes with all of our fans.
more informationAnnual Convention
The Georgia Watermelon Association’s Annual Meeting and Conference occurs in January of each year. This educational and fun-filled meeting is packed with activities that include the annual GWA Watermelon Queen Pageant. Make plans to join us at the 2021 GWA Annual Conference Dates: January 29-31, 2021 Location: King and Prince Golf and Beach Resort, St. Simons, GA
more informationGeorgia Watermelon Queen
The Georgia Watermelon queen is a trained public relations representative for the watermelon industry both regionally and nationally. Each year she spends the year traveling to throughout Georgia and the United States, talking to people in supermarkets, schools, festivals, athletic events about the nutritional benefits and economical values of watermelon.
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