The Merc Co+op's Board of Directors is comprised of nine co-op owners, elected by owners to represent them. There are 3 seats available each annual election and terms last three years. Any co-op owner can run for a board position!
The board works closely with the General Manager, who provides them with regular reports on store operations — finances, customer satisfaction, and more. The board doesn’t make operational decisions (like what specific products we carry, or overseeing co-op employees); in other words, they don’t have to be grocers to participate on the board! Their role is to monitor and guide the vision of the co-op and progress towards that vision.
This year, 5 candidates are running for three available seats on The Merc Co+op’s Board of Directors.
Participating in co-op elections is your ownership in action — get to know the owners who are hoping to represent you and vote September 19 – October 24!
Meet the 2023 Candidates
*listed in alphabetical order
Questions?
For questions about how to vote, or problems logging into the online voting portal reach out to Laura Marsh or call 913-320-0404 ext. 209.
For questions about our Board of Directors, reach out to the Board.