About Us
Founded in 1948, the California Weed Science Society (CWSS):
- Provides professional education and information exchange on weed science
- Provides a forum on public issues in weed science
- Encourages research in weed science
- Supports college students seeking a career in weed science
- Facilitates teamwork with individuals, agencies, and organizations in weed science
President
William Patzoldt, PhD
Senior Agronomist
Blue River Technology
Vice President
C. Scott Stoddard
Farm Advisor Vegetable Crops & Soils
UCCE, Merced County
Secretary
Kristina Madden
Territory Account Manager
Valent USA, LLC
Past President
Anil Shrestha, PhD
Dept. Head Enology & Viticulture
California State University, Fresno
Director – Finance
Dave Blodget
Aquatic Market Manager
Alligare LLC
Business and Office Managers
(non-voting)
Maryana Schmidt & Celeste Elliott
CWSS Business Office
P.O. Box 1961
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Phone: (831) 442-0883
manager@www.cwss.org
Director – Steering
James Hruskoci, PhD
Senior Technical Service Scientist
Bayer Cropscience
Director – Non-conference Education
Whitney Brim-DeForest, Ph.D
Farm Advisor Rice & Wild Rice
UCCE, Sutter & Yuba Counties
Director – Sponsorship & Exhibitors
Josie Hugie, PhD
Director – Student Liaison
Tom Getts
Weed Ecology and Cropping Systems Advisor
UCCE Lassen County
Director – Public Relations
Kate Walker
Technical Service Manager
FMC Corporation
CWSS Board of Directors 2019-2020
Front row: Eli Kersh, Lynn Sosnoskie, Whitney Brim-DeForest; Back row: Tom Getts, Joe Vassios, Phil Munger, Dave Blodget, Gil del Rosario; Missing: Brad Hanson, Anil Shesthra
Front row: Eli Kersh, Lynn Sosnoskie, Whitney Brim-DeForest; Back row: Tom Getts, Joe Vassios, Phil Munger, Dave Blodget, Gil del Rosario; Missing: Brad Hanson, Anil Shesthra
