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Board of Directors

Christopher Barge

Christopher obtained his B.S. in Agriculture degree from the University of Georgia. He began his career in Horticulture working in the Southeast, then the Pacific Northwest. He entered the Sales, Marketing, and Financial world when moving to Montana in 2010 and began working in the Agriculture industry.

Currently, Christopher is the US-Product Manager for FMC Corporation responsible for crop protection delivery technologies for both synthetic and biological active ingredients. He analyzes market opportunities and develops go to market strategies, while growing market share.

Christopher opened the Ferst Foundation, Montana Chapter, in 2015 and continues to work on the board expanding the footprint in Montana. In addition, he is the President of MABA, Montana Agriculture Business Association, where he is the liaison between Montana agribusiness and the legislature. Providing proactive leadership to assure the viability of Montana agribusiness through responsible legislation and regulations, education, member networking, communicating with university system, state and federal agencies, enhancing safety culture, and provide accurate information to the public about agribusiness.

Christopher currently lives in Southwest Montana with his wife, Kirsten, enjoying the “Big Sky” country of Montana.

Staff

    • President/CEO
      Davida Morgan Washington 

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    • Operations and Registration Coordinator
       Simone Escho 

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    • Operations Coordinator and Executive Assistant
       Lina Ho 

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    • Partner Engagement Coordinator
       Cheryl Scramuzza 

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    • Volunteer Engagement Manager
      Michelle Maddox 

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    • Volunteer Coordinator (SW Georgia)
      Edwina Turner 

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    • Administrative Assistant Publications
      Olivia Ramfos 

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    • Database Management
      Glenda Cofer 

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    • Community Engagement Coordinator (Atlanta, GA)/Grants Coordinator
      Jervonia Melton 

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