The Board of Directors is responsible for the financial viability of the Co-op by evaluating and approving the Co-op Budget, evaluating the General Manager’s performance, sets goals and objectives for the Co-op, the makes sure the Co-op continues to operate in accordance with and in the spirit of it’s mission and by-laws.

The Co-op Board expects Board members to attend and participate in monthly 2-hour meetings, held the third Tuesday of each month. Certain annual events hosted by the Board also require Board attendance, such as the Co-op Annual Meeting, the Staff Holiday Party, and the Co-op Open House. The Board accomplishes a great deal of work in committees and the Board expects members to participate in committees of their choosing. Currently, the Board has the following standing Committees: Executive, Finance, Governance/Nominating, Education/Outreach, Membership/Marketing, IT, and Buildings & Grounds.

The Potsdam Food Co-op Board of Directors

President: N/A

Jim Fryer: Vice PResident

Kristen Avery: Secretary

Brian Reece: Treasurer

Stephanie Fansler: Co-op Employee Representative

KAren Bage: Board MEmber

Kim Jukic: Board MEmber

David BRadford: Board MEmber

Aviva Gold: Board Member

Jesse Diamond-Brown: Board Member

Arthur Freeheart: Board Member

Steve Greco : Board Member

Celena Haase : Board Member

Andre Comandon : Board Member

Co-op Bylaws

The purpose of the Co-op is to meet the community's need for specialty and whole foods at the lowest possible cost, to support local suppliers, to encourage environmental respect, and to provide a model of responsible business practices based on co-operative principles. The bylaws contain guidelines and rules to help govern the Potsdam Food Co-op. Click the scale icon for more information.

Co-op Annual Meeting 2024

Board of Directors