American Wool Council
A division of ASI, the American Wool Council works to improve the American wool industry and to promote the usage of American wool – both in domestic and international markets. The 14-member American Wool Council oversees wool promotion activities made possible by the Wool Trust Fund. The objective of the Wool Trust Fund program is to assist U.S. wool producers in improving the quality of wool produced in the United States and to assist U.S. wool producers in the development and promotion of the wool market. Primary program areas are _ quality improvement, including new technology, market accessibility, market information, wool production and quality assurance; _ market research and promotion; and _ communication. The export marketplace is becoming increasingly important for U.S. wool producers. As a result, the American Wool Council has increased its work in the international marketplace to ensure that buyers around the world are aware of the quality and availability of American wool. Funding for international market development activities comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service. The Wool Trust Fund also supports some of the association’s international programs.
American Wool Council
| Larry Pilster (MT) - C W. Keith Stumbo (NY) - VC Anne Crider (IL) John Cubiburu (CA) Chuck Dallas (MT) Julie Hansmire (CO) Earle Hobby (UT) |
Wade Kopren (SD) |
Wool Foundation Officers
| Chuck Dallas (MT) - C Larry Prager (SD) - VC Joe Pozzi (CA) - President |
Anthony Theos (CO) - Vice President Dr. Ron Pope (TX) - Secretary Randy Tunby (MT) - Treasurer |
Wool Roundtable
| Dan Gutzman (OR) - C Will Griggs (UT) - VC Tim Almond (NC) Glen Fisher (TX) John Helle (MT) Wade Kopren (SD) Terry Martin (TX) |
Diego Paullier (SC) Faron Pfeiffer (TX) Larry Pilster (SC) Rick Powers (SC) Larry Prager (SD) Bob Stobart, Ph.D. (WY) Lisa Surber, Ph.D. (MT) |
C = Chair, VC = Vice Chair