Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is entirely volunteer-run, and is responsible for leading the co-op and guiding the organization. They have been elected by Owners to act on their behalf, or appointed when Board seats are left unexpectedly open between elections. The Board is committed to absorbing the ownership's needs and wants and making the best decisions for the organization as a whole.

In Spring 2015, the Board was awarded a competitive $10K seed grant from Food Co-op Initiative based on the strength of the organization, strong leadership, and potential for success. The Board also received "2017 Outstanding Cooperator" and "2020 Co-op Innovator" awards at national "Up and Coming" Food Co-op Conferences. Of hundreds of organizing Co-ops, PFC continues to standout and receive national recognition for hard work, dedication, excellence, and innovation.

The Board is comprised of up to eleven members, depending on current needs. Elections are held annually, usually in the spring or very early summer months, where Owners elect Directors to serve as their voice on the Board. PFC Owners are welcome and encouraged to run for the board, vote for the board, and attend twice-monthly board meetings to stay abreast of the business and activities of their grocery store. If you'd like to attend a meeting, you can email the Board at [email protected] for attendance information, or visit our Meeting Minutes page.

Consider Running for the Board!

Serving on the PFC Board of Directors is one of the most meaningful ways an Owner can contribute to the co-op's future. It's an opportunity to make a real difference — not just for yourself, but for your neighbors, your community, and the values you believe in. Here are some great reasons to throw your hat in the ring:

Shape the future of your co-op. As a Board member, you have a direct voice in the strategic decisions that determine where PFC is headed.
Represent your fellow Owners. The Board exists to act on behalf of the ownership. Running for the Board means stepping up to ensure that the community's values and priorities are heard and reflected in how the co-op is run.
Be part of an award-winning team. PFC has earned national recognition for excellence and innovation among food co-ops across the country. Board members are central to that legacy.
Deepen your understanding of cooperative business. Board service offers a rare, behind-the-scenes education in cooperative governance, finance, and community enterprise — valuable experience no matter your background or career.
Strengthen your community ties. Working alongside fellow engaged Owners and co-op staff builds relationships and a sense of shared purpose that extends well beyond the boardroom.
Enjoy an enhanced Owner discount. Board members receive a once-monthly 20% discount on their shopping trip. This benefit, recommended to us pre-opening by food co-op professionals, is a meaningful acknowledgment of the significant time commitment and responsibility that comes with Board service.

Being a Board member is not a small undertaking. It requires dedication, accountability, and a genuine commitment to keeping PFC successful and financially healthy. But for Owners who care deeply about what this co-op stands for, it's also one of the most rewarding roles in the organization. Elections are held annually — we hope you'll consider running! Please email Monica Lidral, our Board Perpetuation Committee Chair, at [email protected] for more information.