New CCCGA Board Members 2025

CCCGA is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its board of directors: Katherine “Katie” Ghantous of Plymouth, Mass., Robert “Bob” Bentley of Carver, Mass., and Benjamin “Ben” Richards of Carver, Mass. Ghantous is an extension educator at the UMass Cranberry Station and horticultural advisor to the Cranberry Institute. Bentley is a cranberry grower and retired environmental chemist. Richards has worked in the cranberry industry for 14 years and chairs CCCGA’s Technology Committee.

“The Association hates to see long-serving board members retire,” said CCCGA Board President John Mason. “But we are excited for the fresh perspectives that Katie, Bob and Ben will bring with more than a half-century’s worth of cranberry knowledge between them. We appreciate their commitment and look forward to having them help shape the future of the Massachusetts cranberry industry.”