Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB), Mission Viejo, CA, has announced the election of its 2026 executive committee, ushering in a new year of leadership and strategic direction for the organization.

As of March 17, the following individuals have assumed executive committee roles: importer, Gwen Jackimek, chairperson; producer, Jamie Johnson, vice chairperson; importer, LeighAnne Neary, treasurer; and producer, Jeff Dickinson, secretary.

“The Hass Avocado Board achieved history-making milestones throughout 2025, including crossing the 3-billion-pound market threshold and elevating avocados to a produce aisle powerhouse,” says Jackimek. “I’m honored to take the helm of our new executive committee at this critical juncture for the market and make further history as the Hass Avocado Board’s first female chairperson.”

Jackimek is a graduate from Class 2 of HAB’s Board Leadership Development program (BOLD).