Board Of Directors

Board of Directors:

Shari Gross - President
Alison Kaminski - Vice President
Michael Barron - Treasurer
Kevin Schaaf - Secretary
Amanda Gates
Derek Golembeski
Chauncey Dumbuya
Joelyn Bush
Liz Bugbee

The Board of Directors is the governing body that collectively represents the member-owners and ensures the co-op's vision and focus is along a path which upholds its founding principles. Members are elected yearly and maintain their seat on the Board for THREE YEARS, after which time that person must run for re-election to stay on for a maximum of six years. Any member-owner who is the person owning the individual share of stock is eligible to run for a seat.

What the Board Does and Does Not Do

The Board...

Sets the strategic direction of the store
Monitors financial goals
Monitors the store's performance through ongoing policy review
Receives compensation for their work in the form of a co-op gift card

The Board does not...

Set prices or store policies
Get special privileges or treatment from the staff of the Co-op
Participate in day-to-day store operations
Work as an employee in the store or engage in private enterprise with the store

D2: Board Job Description
D4: Role of President
D9: Role of Officers

If you're interested in reading the bylaws, you can find them on our Member Resources page.

Contact

If you would like to get in touch with our Board of Directors, please send an email to board@eriefood.coop.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS