The Michigan Apple Committee is a dedicated team of marketing, communication, and public relations professionals. Together with governor-appointed board members and research subcommittee members, the Michigan Apple Committee staff works tirelessly to promote Michigan Apples.

Michigan Apple Committee Board of Directors

Michael Dietrich, Chair

Michael Dietrich, Chair

Conklin, MI

Kimberly Kropf, Vice Chair

Kimberly Kropf, Vice Chair

Lowell, MI

Eric Roossinck, Third Member

Eric Roossinck, Third Member

Fremont, MI

Chris Alpers

Chris Alpers
Lake Leelanau, MI

Caleb Coulter

Caleb Coulter
New Era, MI

Greg Kugel

Greg Kugel
Berrien Springs, MI

Philip Schwallier

Philip Schwallier
Sparta, MI

Michigan Apple Committee Staff

Diane Smith

Executive Director

Gretchen Mensing, APR

Communications & Marketing Director

Krista Rose

Communications & Marketing Manager

Theresia Boylan

Administrative Specialist

Katie Franz

Creative Brand Specialist

Pete Nelson

Regulatory Affairs Liaison