Governance

I graduated from Goddard College in 1987 and have lived in Montpelier ever since. I've been a member of the Co-op for thirty years. I want to represent values that I think many Co-op members share; putting people ahead of profits; looking out for vulnerable members of the community and making a difference by engaging in the democratic process.
802) 229-2766

As a life-long Vermonter I am deeply committed to the Co-op’s mission of local ownership and providing a retail outlet for our local farmers and providers. Joining the Council is an opportunity for me to turn my passion for Vermont and our community into concrete action in the form of bringing together the needs of each to satisfy the whole.
(802) 488-0279

I'll endeavor to expand and broaden channels of communication between Coop Member-Owners and management, because I believe effective communication is key to Member-Owner satisfaction, which, in turn is key to harmonious relations amongst all involved.
(802) 917-2581

I have worked in Vermont’s agricultural sector since 2015, both at Salvation Farms in Morrisville and at the Agency of Agriculture. My experience has informed a deep respect for all aspects of the supply chain that brings local, nutritious food to Vermonters. I appreciate Hunger Mountain Co-op’s values of strengthening the local food system and I am thrilled to be on the Council.
(508) 667-072

In 2020 I moved to Montpelier from Middlebury, where among other things, I sat on the Middlebury Co-op Board for six years, served as vice president for two years, and led strategic sub-committees on defining the mission, most notably. I would bring my entrepreneurial spirit, and understanding of policy governance to the Co-op board.
(802) 458-7194

As a business owner, comedian, parent, and community member, I will bring creative problem solving, community engagement expertise, a sense of humor, a commitment to maintaining a local food supply and tangible experience in board operations to the Co-op Council. Plus, a real passion for the bulk section.

I grow food organically and have been a Co-op member since 1989. I taught climate change at Goddard and practiced psychotherapy, health counseling and conflict resolution. I'm on the board of the Sustainable Montpelier Coalition, and was a mentor in Al Gore’s Climate Reality Training. As a member of the Council, I help the Co-op pursue sustainability.
(802) 272-0349

I joined the Co-op in 1995 and it immediately became an integral part of my life. As a dedicated Hunger Mountain Co-op and farmers’ market shopper and advocate for local food, I admire the ingenuity, hard work and perseverance of farmers, growers and retailers and appreciate deeply the daily challenges they address to put food on our tables.
(802) 223-0248

As an active member of my union, UE Local 255, and as a resident of Washington County, I will make the Hunger Mountain Co-op a center for local dialogue, events, and culture. I hope both the employees and the members will find inspiration in natural food, collective action, and community.
(802) 377-0240

A central Vermont native, Kari has worked in the natural foods retail industry for twenty years, the last fifteen as General Manager of Hunger Mountain Cooperative.
(802) 262-3219

Nick is the meat and fish buyer at the Co-op. He has worked at the Co-op for 17 years.
(802) 262-3230