On November 24,2018 based on the recommendation of Dr. Stephen Beam, Chair and unanimous vote of the Executive Board. Ms. Gena Reich of the Washington Department of Agriculture was appointed to the NCIMS Executive Board to fill the vacant Western States regulatory member position as a result of the resignation of Michael Wiggs from the Idaho Department of Agriculture.

Section 8 of the NCIMS By-Laws added by the delegates at the last Conference specifies that Board vacancies occurring between Conferences shall be filled by the Chair and confirmed by the Board. The appointee serves until the next biennial or special meeting of the Conference, at which time the vacancy is filled for the balance of the term by a qualified registrant who is nominated by the Nominating Committee, or from the floor of the General Assembly, and is elected by the voting delegates.