• Hometown: Lombard
• Owner #: 639
• Term: Elected 2017. 1st term ends June 2020

Why are you interested in serving on the Prairie Food Board of Directors?
As a retired business owner, I may be able to contribute to the bus.

Employment: Please tell us about your Past or Present Employment 
Started, in 1963, and still own a machining business.

Volunteer: Membership/Affiliations past and present
Boy Scouts

Which of the following areas do you have expertise? 
Management, Finance

Please provide details on any marked expertise below 
For over 50 years I have managed a machining business and also a shop tool supply business which included sales, personnel, purchasing, keeping books and raising financing.

What experience, education, and skills do you have that you feel will contribute to your effectiveness as a Prairie Food Director? 
I do have a B.S.M.E which doesn't have direct application.  My small business experience should be helpful.

What are your personal goals for Prairie Food Co-op?
To see the store be a success and to provide myself a nearby source for nutritious sustainable groceries and maybe even return a couple shekels.

What experiences have you had with food co-ops in the past?
None

What do you hope to achieve from your board experience? 
The satisfaction of seeing the store succeed