Front Row: Patrick, Joan, Crystal. Back Row: Charis, Justin, Renee, Steve, Monika.

Menomonie Market’s membership elects the Board of Directors (BOD) at the annual general membership meeting held in the winter. The co-op has 7 directors who each serve a 3-year term. There are three open positions each year and any co-op member can be nominated to serve:

BoD Application and Candidate Packet (PDF) due 12/16/11

The main job of the BOD is to hire/monitor the General Manager, communicate the needs and desires of the membership into a “plan”, and make sound financial decisions for the co-op.

Board members commit to confidentiality, attending regular and special meetings fully prepared, sharing ideas, acting in a professional manner, attending training sessions, taking on leadership, serving on committees, and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Serving on the board is voluntary, however board members receive a monthly stipend of $50 credit at the co-op ($100 for the President).  Directors also get the satisfaction of serving a growing organization that provides the community with quality products and education. Board members have a voice in shaping the future of the co-op while working with a group of people who share a commitment to a democratic process and a sustainable local economy.

BoD Meetings 2011-2012 (PDF)
Agenda & Minutes, December 2011 (PDF)
Agenda January 2012 (PDF)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joan Menefee (President) joan@board.mmfc.coop
Joan is a Pacific Northwest native. She moved to Menomonie in 2003 and teaches writing and literature at UW-Stout. Joan’s Blogs, 2011 Eat Local, America!

Monika Herrmann (Vice President) monika@board.mmfc.coop
Monika was born and raised in the beautiful South of Germany. She came to Menomonie in 2002 to start her architectural and web design studio. She loves nature and is interested in seeing people and places thrive.

Renee Howarton (Secretary-Treasurer) renee@board.mmfc.coop
Renee was raised in Texas, but has now lived in Menomonie for over 20 years. Although she still says “ya’ll,” she loves the changing seasons and the wonderful Wisconsin cheese! She is employed at UW-Stout as the Director of Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center. In her spare time she enjoys road trips, reading, music, and visiting with friends and family.

Charis Collins charis@board.mmfc.coop
Charis Collins moved to Western Wisconsin from the West Coast six years ago in search of the rural life she’s always craved. Several horses, a passel of chickens and countless deer later, she’s finally realized her dream. She lives with her husband, son and sister’s family in an old farm house, growing food and living slow, peaceful lives in harmony with nature.

Justin Pitts justin@board.mmfc.coop
Justin works in the Department of Telecommunications and Networking at UW-Stout. He spends his time collecting and riding bicycles, visiting Menomonie Market, enjoying far too much rich food, and drinking the occasional beer.

Steve Hanson steve@board.mmfc.coop
Steve has lived in Wisconsin for most of his life, and has primarily worked in the computer industry. Currently he runs a web development and hosting shop from a small farm in Downsville, which he shares with his wife and a select group of animal friends. Steve is a prolific blogger, beer and wine maker, and devotee of music.

Patrick Pesek-Herriges patrick@board.mmfc.coop
Patrick and his wife Jan moved from their labor intensive woodland farmstead to suburban Menomonie in 2008. Retired from community action administration and planning, he now enjoys writing, production and performance of music, walks with Jan and Bosco (terrier), hiking in the mountains, and the good food and coffee available in downtown Menomonie.