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2026 AHPA Board of Trustees Candidates
February 3, 2026
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is pleased to announce the candidates for the 2026 AHPA Board of Trustees election at the upcoming AHPA Annual Member Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Natural Products Expo West.
2026 AHPA Board of Trustees Candidates
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Cassandra Black (Banyan Botanicals)
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David Bunting (Herb Pharm)
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Bill Chioffi (Nammex)
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Julie Daoust (M2 Ingredients)
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Edward Fletcher (Native Botanicals)
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Kiel Henderson (PhytoLab)
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Elise Higley (Oshala Farm)
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Catherine Hunziker (WishGarden Herbs)
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Jeff Kaufman (Paragon Labs)
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Zoe Kissam (Traditional Medicinals)
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Laura Najera (Metagenics)
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Ajay Patel (Verdure Sciences)
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Carl Robinson (Cedar Bear Naturales)
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Jason Scott (Feral Fungi)
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Elan Sudberg (Alkemist Labs)
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Elizabeth Tilak (Givaudan)
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Matt Warnock (RidgeCrest Herbals)
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Katharine Wickenden (Whole Foods Market)
Read Candidate Statements here: 2026 AHPA Board of Trustees - Candidate Statements
AHPA Active Members in good standing are eligible to vote in this election and will receive voting instructions in separate communications.
Please contact Melissa Do at mdo@ahpa.org with any questions about the election.











