The Potato Sustainability Alliance(PSA) has added two new team members, Garland Perkins and Liz Hamm, as the organization continues to expand its work advancing sustainability across the North American potato industry.

Garland Perkins joins PSA as project manager for the Lake Winnipeg Basin Watershed Project, while Liz Hamm joins the organization as education portal coordinator.

“PSA continues to grow because of the strength of our members, partners, and the increasing demand for credible, collaborative sustainability work across the potato value chain,” said John Mesko, CEO of PSA. “Adding Liz and Garland to our team brings valuable expertise, fresh perspectives, and additional capacity to support both our members and our long-term strategic goals. Their experience and passion for agriculture will help PSA continue building meaningful programs and partnerships that deliver value across the industry.”

Garland Perkins joins PSA as project manager for the Lake Winnipeg Basin Watershed Project, a collaborative, place-based initiative focused on advancing water stewardship, agricultural resilience, and measurable environmental outcomes across one of North America’s most important freshwater watersheds.

With more than 16 years of experience across the produce industry, Perkins brings expertise in sustainability, innovation, strategic planning, and cross-functional project leadership. She is the founder and principal of Fresh Endeavors Consulting, where she helps agricultural organizations advance key initiatives related to strategy, project execution, and sustainability. Perkins previously served as director of innovation and sustainability at Oppy, a global grower, marketer, and distributor of fresh produce.

In her role with PSA, Perkins will oversee project implementation, partnership coordination, and long-term development efforts connected to the Lake Winnipeg Basin Watershed Project and related sustainability initiatives.

Liz Hamm joins PSA as the education portal coordinator, bringing extensive experience in agricultural education, program coordination, and strategic communications.

To learn more about PSA’s growing team, visit the PSA website.

Source: Potato Sustainability Alliance June 2, 2026 news release