The Western Region CCA (Certified Crop Adviser) program is committed to refining knowledge and skill of those making important decisions in the field. CCAs work with producers to help make economically sound and environmentally friendly decisions. This counsel is the result of hours spent gaining knowledge and perspective through the requirements to become a certified crop adviser. With continuing education and experience in the field, CCAs play a vital role working with producers to ensure sustainability and long-term success for agriculturalists.

2026 WRCCA Board and Leadership

Executive Officers

John Allan- Chair

Eryn Wingate- Vice Chair

Patrick Giannetti- Secretary & Treasurer

Steve Vasquez- Past Chair

Board Members

JW Lemons

Christopher Hight

Daniel Geisseler

Danyal Kasapligil

David McEuen

Edgard Jaureguie

Emad Jahanzed

Hudson Minshew

James Dana

James “Pat” McKenzie

Jose Ramirez

Mike Almasri

Nicholas Clark

Patrick Giannetti

Raquel Gomez

Sutton Hunter

Kolton Christenson

Committee Chairs

Danyal Kasapligil
Credential Review, Standards and Ethics

Daniel Geisseler
Testing and Continuing Education

Patrick Giannetti
Finance

John Allan
Marketing

Eryn Wingate
Scholarships & Honorariums

Regional SubCommittees

Kolton Christenson
Central Valley

Jim Dana
Coastal

Edgard Jauregui
Desert