Board Elections

Build the Future of our Co-op

One of the benefits of being a Co-op Member—and one of our seven cooperative principles—is the ability to elect the Co-op's Board of Directors each year. Additionally, Co-op Members seeking to have a greater impact can run for the Board of Directors and help shape the direction of the Co-op’s future. Learn more about the ways to participate in Co-op governance. 

2026 Board of Directors Election

Voting period is October 1 - 21

Shareholding Members are eligible to vote in the annual Board of Directors Election by October 21, 2026. 


VOTING IS NOW CLOSED!

Election Details

There are three seats up for election. The three candidates who receive the most votes will be elected for 3-year terms, starting January 2027 and ending December 2029.

The Onion Code

Candidates had 5 opportunities to learn more about Board work. Candidates currently serving on the Board are noted with the word "incumbent" and have completed all of the opportunities. For all other candidates, the colors of the onions below their pictures indicate which opportunities they participated in.

  • Blue onion: Attended an orientation
  • Green onion: Read materials related to Policy Governance
  • Purple onion: Reviewed a Board packet from a prior meeting
  • Red onion: Attended a Board meeting
  • Black onion: Talked with a current Board Member

Candidate Speeches

You can also hear each candidate's speech from our Member Meeting on September 23.

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2026 Board Candidates

Headshot of Ertan Barucic with 3 onions

Ertan Barucic

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Headshot of Gina Stevensen with 5 onions

Gina Stevensen

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Headshot of John Tanis as incumbent

John Tanis

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Headshot of Lydia Kaprelian with 5 onions

Lydia Kaprelian

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Headshot of Michelle Jaobson with 4 onions

Michelle Jacobson

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Headshot of Patrick Brown with 2 onions

Patrick Brown

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Headshot of Taylor Gorycki with 4 onions

Taylor Gorycki

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