BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHAT IS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS?
The Board of Directors is elected by the membership to direct the vision of the co-op, oversee policy, and represent our Co-op in the cooperative world. The building and the store itself are managed completely by staff – they’re the experts! The Board’s job is to ensure that obligations to the Co-op members and the staff are being fulfilled. Individual Directors represent the collective membership and guide the cooperative to benefit our community.
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MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
These are your member representatives who help make sure the co-op is following its mission statement and ends policy, and help plan the store’s vision. Some members have been involved in the co-op for decades while others have only recently joined.
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2024-2025 Board of Directors
with Darrion Whalen, General Manager
Not present: Rio Pires
President
Tina Barney Joined 2019
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Vice President
Kate Rohdenburg Joined 2021
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Treasurer
Kerry Rosenthal Joined 2014
Clerk
Zea Luce Joined 2017
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Rio Pires Joined 2011
Siva Samantha Joined 2018
Pamela Perkins Joined 2021
Chris Sneddon Joined 2022​
Laura di Piazza Joined 2024
Kat Flynn Appointed 2024
WANT TO JOIN OUR BOARD?
Our Board of Directors is always seeking new members! New members are elected by the membership at our Harvest Celebration & Annual Meeting each October.
There is no required experience for joining the board, and we welcome applicants from all areas of the Upper Valley, backgrounds, ages, and members of under-represented groups. The only requirements for applying to join the board is that you are a member in good standing, and you are willing to fulfill the commitments and responsibilities of a board member.
Visit our Join the Board page to learn more.
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WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE BOARD?
Please remember that the Board of Directors oversees the vision of the co-op, and is not involved with daily operations. If you have comments or questions about products we carry or other topics related to store operations you can email info@uppervalleyfood.coop
To get in touch with the board, email board@uppervalleyfood.coop
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