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

Kimberly Kropf, Vice Chair

Kimberly Kropf, Chair

Lowell, MI

Eric Roossinck, Third Member

Eric Roossinck, Vice Chair

Fremont, MI

Chris Alpers, Third Member Michigan Apple Committee Board

Chris Alpers, Third Member
Lake Leelanau, MI

Caleb Coulter

Caleb Coulter
New Era, MI

James Engelsma
Grand Rapids, 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