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
Philip Munger, Ph.D
Bravin Kataela Agricultural Research
Vice President
Anil Shrestha, Ph.D
Professor of Weed Science
California State University, Fresno
Secretary
William Patzoldt
Senior Agronomist
Blue River Technology
Past President
Brad Hanson, Ph.D
Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist
University of California, Davis
Director – Finance
Dave Blodget
Aquatic Market Manager
Alligare LLC
Business and Office Managers (non-voting)
Jill Damskey & Celeste Elliott
CWSS Business Office
P.O. Box 1961
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Phone: (831) 442-0883
Director – Steering
James Hruskoci, Ph.D
Senior Technical Service Scientist
Bayer Cropscience
Director – Non-conference Education
Whitney Brim-DeForest, Ph.D
UCCE, Sutter & Yuba Counties
Director – Sponsorship & Exhibitors
Eli Kersh
Field Operations Manager
Alligare, LLC
Director – Student Liaison
Tom Getts
Weed Ecology and Cropping Systems Advisor
UCCE Lassen County
Director – Public Relations
Kate Walker
Technical Service Representative
BASF
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
