Jack Bellinger is currently operating Bellinger Farms, grew up in Hermiston working in his father's watermelon fields. Bellinger Farms began gowing watermelons in 1941. In 70 years, the small family farm has grown into over 900 acres with 350 acres of row crops, including Hermiston Watermelons. In 1999, Jack purchased and renovated the Tom Able Fruit Stand into Bellinger Produce & Gourmet, which now includes The Gathering Place restaurant. Jack has been involved with the Westland Irrigation District as a board member since 2001.  Jack is currently he director for Division 4.