Get to Know Your Board
The Merc Co+op’s Board of Directors is made up of seven co-op owners elected by the ownership to serve three-year terms. Any co-op owner is eligible to run for a board position.
The Board acts on behalf of co-op owners, responsible for guiding the overall vision of the co-op and monitoring progress toward that vision. To support this work, the board establishes policies that govern both themselves and the General Manager. The board works closely with the General Manager, who provides regular reports on store operations, including finances, customer satisfaction, and more.
Get to know the owners that represent you!
MEET ANTHONY
Anthony Lang, Board Vice President
Why did you become a co-op owner?
My wife and I were shopping at the Merc and wanted to support the community
Why did you choose to join the board?
When I finished my MBA I wanted to apply my knowledge and serve on a community board. I saw that the Merc was running elections and I applied to be a candidate and won a seat.
What part of the co-op's mission do you connect with the most, and why?
The Merc Co+op provides our community a place to shop, gather, eat and learn. It’s not just a grocery store for me. It is my community.
What's one thing you hope the co-op achieves/works towards during your term as a director?
Growing our community beyond 10,000 member/owners and supporting local producers
What are you up to when you're not volunteering on the board?
Playing, coaching or watching volleyball
What is your favorite food or product the co-op carries?
Half-Day yogurt and Merc Made Granola