MCFB Staff
Executive Director
Norm Groot read my commentary
Norm Groot started in Agriculture by pulling weeds at his Dad's nursery when he was five. After receiving a degree in Business Accounting and Finance at USC, he went into the family business as the Treasurer, working for 14 years to expand the business. In 1980, Norm was invited to run for a board seat at the Orange County Farm Bureau, eventually serving as President in the early 90's. After a change to a position with Monrovia Nursery Company, Norm served on the CFBF Board of Directors from 1993 - 1999, and then for a second term starting in 2003 - 2010 (Norm has the distinction of serving the longest of any Director on the State Board). Over the years, Norm has gained experience with Agricultural issues on both a statewide and national basis, traveling to Sacramento and Washington, D.C., to lobby legislators and regulators. Active in policy development and commodity advisory committees at CFBF and AFBF, Norm understands the issues facing California Agriculture and the challenges that today's economics bring to farmers and ranchers. His nursery work experience has varied over the years in the areas of finance, technology, and nursery production planning, in addition to pulling weeds.
Recognitions include being named Crecit Executive of the Year by CMA Business Credit Services, Los Angeles, and Volunteer of the Year by the California Foundation for Agricutlure in the Classroom. Norm has served on numerous committees for California Farm Bureau Federation, including Chairman of the Finance Committee, and currently serves on their Membership Committee.
Norm is native of Orange County and currently resides in Pacific Grove. Married to Marcha, a registered nurse, they have two grown daughters, one a field biologist in Oregon and one a science lab technician for a private high school in Orange County. Norm enjoys walking and hiking, gardening, rock 'n roll and movies, an occasional golf game, and traveling to new destinations.
If you'd like to contact Norm you can reach him at our Farm Bureau office or email at: norm@montereycfb.com
Administrative Assistant
Tami Hill
Tami Hill is a native of Hollister, CA. Tami graduated from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in San Francisco where she later pursued a career in retail management and marketing. Volunteering for many events with Monterey County Farm Bureau, Central Coast Young Farmers and Ranchers and Monterey County Ag Education, she grew fond of the Ag industry and decided to trade fashion for farming. Tami has been part of the Annual MCFB Golf Tournament Committee; assisted with many fundraising BBQ’s, and has been a tour guide at many Farm Days for Monterey County third graders.
Tami and her husband Damian enjoy outdoor activities such as Giants games and hanging out with family and friends.
