Oregon Washington race for BOD heats up

12/26/99 The proposed downsized Ocean Spray Board will combine the states of Oregon and Washington into one growing area for the purpose of Board representation. The Washington candidate, Don Hatton, is an incumbent and is the current Chairman of the Ocean Spray Board. His opponent, Daryl Robison, decided to run from Oregon when controversial director Jack Hackett resigned at the Dec. 21st meeting of the Ocean Spray Board in Chicago. Hackett was accused of leaking a "confidential" memo from Bain to shareholders.

This is the first time in the history of Ocean Spray where candidates from two different states have squared off in an election for one seat on the Board.

Daryl Robison has posted a statement about his qualifications and platform on the Cranberry Stressline Forum. Supporters of each candidate are also posting their opinions on the Forum. Go to Forum