BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gary Vachter

Gary has served on the Board since 1989. Gary is our current President. Gary grew up in St. Paul and graduated from St. Paul High School in 1977. Currently Gary and his wife Heidi operate GH Farms Inc., which consists of 425 acres. Their main crop is grass seed. They raise various types as well as clovers and some specialty seed crops. In addition to his work on the Board, Gary is involved with the St. Paul Parish, Knights of Columbus, St. Paul Booster Club, St. Paul Fire Department Budget Committee, and OSU Seed Services Advisory Committee. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and volunteering.

John Stockfleth

John has served on the Board since 1991. John is our current Vice-President. John attended Gervais Union High School and graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Agronomy (crop science). He operates Stockfleth Farms, which grows grass seed and vegetables; Stockfleth Seeds, a seed cleaning operation; and J &S Farms & Nursery, which grows shrubs, grafted maples and conifers. In addition to his work on the Board, John is involved with NorPac and Oregon Association of Nurserymen. He enjoys traveling and snowboarding.

Cam Buck

Cam has served on the Board since 2002. Cam attended Woodburn High School and graduated from Oregon State University. He operates Blue Sky Farms whose crops include grass seed, nursery stock and Christmas trees. In addition to his work on the Board, Cam enjoys traveling, hunting and sports.

Steve Stone

Steve has served on the Board since 2006.

Jason Tuck

Jason is the newest member of our Board.