You as Owners elect the board who direct the River Market Community Co-op

The River Market Community Co-op’s (RMCC) Board of Directors consists of seven (7) to nine (9) volunteer directors elected by the Ownership who are legally responsible for the overall direction and performance of the Co-op. The directors work as a team to set policy, hire and evaluate the General Manager, maintain the fiduciary responsibility of the Co-op, and represent the membership as it creates the vision that guides the Co-op into the future. Each director serves a three-year term, with three seats up for election every fall.

Meet your board:

Mead Stone

Board Member Since: 2020, past serving in 2002 then GM

Why I serve-
  • It is my deepest hope to be a part of River Market’s return to prosperity.
  • I also want to support our great GM to the best of my ability.
Occupation

Retired grocer who enjoys reading, writing, and grandchildren. 

David Mickelson

Board Member Since: 2020

Why I serve-
  • I strive to protect the best interests of fellow owners aligned to the success of our shared community resource: River Market Community Co-op.
Occupation

 Retired 3M Digital Marketing Manager

Karen Hulstrand

Board Member Since: 2020

Why I serve-
  • I am passionate about River Market’s values and mission. 
  • I believe that our co-op community can be part of creating a healthier and more sustainable food system.
Occupation

Retired family practice physician

Courtney Orawiec

Board Member Since: 2022

Why I serve-

I believe in the co-op mission and I want to do what I can to support River Market as we move into the future. I hope that my service can make the co-op a stronger and more vibrant community.

Occupation

Middle School Latin Teacher at Seven Hills Preparatory Academy

Christina Arndt

Board Member Since: 2020

Why I serve-
  • I want  River Market to thrive and provide an alternative grocery experience. To do so it needs a sound financial basis.
Occupation

Accountant

Scott Vrchota

Board Member Since: 2021

Why I serve-
  • Support and believe in the River Market mission and goals
Occupation

Part time organizational health care consultant

Angela Hauge

Board Member Since: 2021

Why I serve-
  • As a means of using my business experience and talents to give back to my community
  • To make our food buying experience the best it can be to improve our health and well being
Occupation

Sr. Director of Process Improvement, Medtronic plc

Larry Martin

Board Member Since: 2021

Why I serve-
  • I care about the Market and want it to continue flourishing.
  • I enjoy learning new things.
Occupation

Retired real estate broker-owner, Martin Real Estate, St. Paul. Semi-retired church musician, St. Anne Catholic Church, Hamel, MN.

Luke Engel

Board Member Since: 2022

Why I serve-
  • I am passionate about promoting sustainable and community-based food systems and believe in the power of cooperatives to create a more equitable economy.
Occupation

Co-founder of Northern Creative, a web design agency

Stephen Munasinghe

Alt. Board Member Since:  2022

Why I serve-

I believe River Market is a place we rely on in the community to provide great food and health and wellness options.  It is a business we know will give back and make the Stillwater area stronger.

I grew up in the hospitality industry and saw first hand in my family’s restaurant what a great business in the community can do to bring people together.  I look forward to helping River Market continue to do these things for our community.

Occupation

Partner

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Big Bowl – Twin City Grill – Wildfire Eden Prairie

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COMMUNICATING WITH THE BOARD

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