Meet Our Board Members
Another thing that makes the Co-op different from every other grocery store is that we’re owned and democratically run by thousands of community members just like you! Our Skagit Valley Food Co-op Board of Trustees serves on behalf of our member-owners, and works directly with our General Manager on a variety of Co-op matters.
Tom Theisen, Board Chair & Executive Committee
Laura Bady, Member & Community Engagement Committee
Brad Claypool, Secretary & Board Development Committee
Rob Smith, Treasurer & Finance Committee
Kristen Ekstran, Vice Chair & Strategic Planning Committee
Genaro Gomez, Staff Board Member
Casey Schoenberger, Member & Community Engagement Committee
Tony White, General Manager
Leigha Staffenhagen, Board Administrator
All Aboard!
We want to hear from you! All member-owners are welcome to attend our monthly Board of Trustees meetings, which are typically held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:45am.
Bring your questions or concerns to the meeting — we give member-owners the opportunity to provide input either before or after the regular meeting agenda. While the Board encourages input, the Board may not be able to add topics raised to that day’s agenda. Owner-member comments should address Board-related (non-operational) issues and will be recorded in the meeting minutes.
Have a question or want to be added to next month’s agenda? Contact the Board directly at board@skagitfoodcoop.com.
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, May 8th at 4pm - Annual Meeting at 6pm
at WSU Mount Vernon
2024 Board Elections
Our 2024 Board of Trustees Election is here. There are two positions open on the Board of Trustees. Two incumbent Board members are running for the two open board seats. Candidates were asked to express why they'd like to serve our Co-op on the Board of Trustees, and which skills and experience they'd bring to the position should they be elected. Read the candidate statements here.
We Need Your Votes!
You may have noticed we have two incumbent candidates running for two spots in this year’s board election. That might feel like you don’t need to vote, but your vote is important! There is a minimum number of votes needed in order for the election results to be confirmed. So, if you’re happy with how your Co-op has been running, please take the time to vote. Thank you!
Your Vote Counts
Think of all the places you shop on a day-to-day basis. How many of those places do you have the opportunity to choose who represents you at an executive level? Probably not many.
But here at the Co-op, every active member-owner household gets to vote on who they want to serve and uphold the mission of the Co-op. Once a year, coinciding with our Annual Membership Meeting, active owner-members are invited to vote in the election or run for an open position on the Board of Trustees.
Interested in running for the board? Email us! board@skagitfoodcoop.com.