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

Stephen Munasinghe

Board Member Since: 2023

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

Julie Luna

Board Member Since: 2023

Why I serve-
  • I would like to serve on the Board of Directors so I can participate in the overall governance and
    sustainability of our River Market Community co-op. When my family moved to Stillwater nearly 15 years
    ago, one of the first things we did was join River Market. As we searched for places to raise our children, we
    knew we wanted to settle in a town that had a food co-op because healthy, organic, and sustainable
    agricultural are priorities. Food also creates community and being a part of the Board will allow me to help
    others view their co-op as a vital source of community.
Occupation

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

Meghan Hatalla

Alt Board Member Since: 2023

Why I serve-
  • I’m interested in supporting local shops that I love.
Occupation

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

BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMUNICATING WITH THE BOARD

BOARD ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA