HUNGER MOUNTAIN CO-OP - Key Persons
I believe food cooperatives are the sustainable grocery option for local communities. Hunger Mountain Co-op should continue promoting local agriculture, reduced waste grocery shopping, and ensuring low- and moderate-income families can belong and shop sustainably at the Co-op.
As a lifelong organic gardener, a therapist and health counselor, a faculty member at Goddard College for 23 years where I started the BA in Sustainability Program, chaired the Sustainability Committee, and offered courses in Climate Change, and a Co-op member since 1989, I am grateful to bring my experiences supporting health and well-being to the Co-op Council.
Having been both staff and supervisor, I learned how critical communication among all parties is for the wellbeing of an organization. For the Co-op that means members, staff, management, council and local vendors. We must all listen to one another and respond responsibly.
Job Titles:
- Council Member ( 2022 - 2024 )
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.
Rick lives in Barre with his partner Kathryn and cat Salem. Currently a sub in the cheese dept., he worked full time for over a year in cheese, beer & wine, and as cross-department clerk in grocery, front end, deli & kitchen. He also works for the Montpelier Community Justice Center and has previously been a business analyst, technical writer, and furniture and cabinet maker.