Owner: 146

Why are you interested in serving on the Prairie Food Board of Directors?

I would like to use my skills to support the board over the next 3 years.

What Does Prairie Food Co-op Mean to You?

Eating local foods and supporting my local community is extremely important to me.

Employment: Please tell us about your Past or Present Employment 

I currently work at True Value as a Lead Inventory Supply Planner. I have worked at True Value for 14 years.

I have held various roles over this time but mainly support the electrical and plumbing departments. We have over 10 warehouses and I manage about

Volunteer: Please tell us about any past or present volunteer membership/affiliation/leadership

I have been a board member of SCARCE for 7 years. I also sit on the board of the Prairie School of DuPage.

Which of the following areas do you have expertise?

Supply Chain/Logisitics

What experience, education, and skills do you have that you feel will contribute to your effectiveness as a Prairie Food Director? 

I am highly organized and detail-oriented, which helps ensure consistency. I’m also adaptable and solution-focused, able to respond to challenges such as supply issues or changing needs.

What are your personal goals for Prairie Food Co-op?

Now that the store is open, I would like to see Prairie Food Co-op thrive over the next 5 years.

What experiences have you had with cooperatives, food or otherwise?

I work for a large company that is owned by their stores. I understand the business model and can adapt to any challenges this brings.