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Meet the Experts CONTRIBUTORS TINA BRANDT Tina Brandt is a research support scientist at the University of Idaho Kimberly Potato Storage Research Program. Tina’s major focus area is evaluating storage qualities of new varieties. FRANK MUIR Frank Muir is the president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commis- sion. Headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, the Commission is a state organization for the promotion of Idaho Potatoes—a focus the group has had a hand in potatoes for over 70 years. Visit www.idahopotato.com, call (208) 334-2350 or send an email to ipc@potato.idaho.gov. DAVID FAIRBOURN David Fairbourn is manager of industry communications and policy at the United States Potato Board in Denver. The mis- sion of the USPB is to help provide U.S. produc- ers with expanding markets for their produc- tion. Fairbourn can be contacted at (303) 369-7783 or via email at david.fairbourn@ uspotatoes.com. DAVID FRASER David Fraser, United States Potato Board vice president of industry com- munications and policy, leads the development of effective industry communications programs that deliver on USPB goals for targeted com- munications to growers, industry members, in- dustry media and allied industry, all designed to increase industry member knowledge and awareness of USPB programs and encourage increased participation in those programs. NATHAN OBERG Nathan Oberg earned a bachelor’s degree in Fruit and Vegetable Horticulture from Washington State Univer- sity and a master’s in Plant Science from the University of Idaho. He is currently respon- sible for overall company management, technical sales support and research / development efforts at the Agri-Stor Com- pany and The Gellert Company. JEFF MILLER Jeff Miller is a research scientist with Miller Research, LLC, in Rupert, Idaho. Jeff was recently the potato pathologist at the University of Idaho before coming to work with his father, Terry, in the family business. NORA OLSEN Nora Olsen is an extension potato specialist and associate extension professor with the University of Idaho. She is recognized for, among other areas of study, her expertise in storage manage- ment. Nora holds a Ph.D. from Washington State University and is stationed in Twin Falls, Idaho. Call her at (208) 736-3621 or send an email to norao@uidaho.edu. AMBER MOORE University of Idaho extension soils specialist and assistant professor Amber Moore has expertise in nutrient movement through soil, water and plants. Her focus areas also include animal waste applications to pota- toes, sugarbeets and corn; biofuel byproducts as nutrient sources and managing nutrients in certified organic systems. Contact her at amberm@uidaho.edu. 8 Potato Grower | DECEMBER 2010 DAVE WARSH Dave Warsh, a long-time po- tato industry grower leader, was a founder of the United co-op in the San Luis Valley, Colo., and is a founding director of United Potato Growers of America. He concur- rently serves on the United Potato Growers of America board of directors, and as presi- dent of the United Fresh Potato Growers of Colorado. Dave is the owner of Warsh Farm in Center, Colo. PG