Our Board of Directors
About the Board of Directors
The Board plays a critical role in ensuring the continued success and health of this vital organization. It represents all the member-owners in developing and maintaining the vision and long-term viability of the Co-op. The Board does not run the stores, nor do they have direct control over the daily operation of them; that is the role of Management.
Instead, the Board monitors the operations of the stores via Policy Governance®, a system of oversight and accountability that emphasizes values, vision, and the empowerment of both Board and staff, while clearly delineating the roles and responsibilities of each.
Vision, Values & Policies
The Board monitors the operations of the stores via Policy Governance®, a system of oversight and accountability that emphasizes values, vision, and the empowerment of both Board and staff, while clearly delineating the roles and responsibilities of each.
Our Governance Policies Manual is continuously being updated. Read the latest version here. Want to read our Bylaws? You can read those online too!
Vision, Values & Policies
The Board monitors the operations of the stores via Policy Governance®, a system of oversight and accountability that emphasizes values, vision, and the empowerment of both Board and staff, while clearly delineating the roles and responsibilities of each.
Our Co-op Governance Policies Manual is continuously being updated and available to view here.
Our Co-op’s Values
In 2023, the Board created the Co-op Values below. Our vision is a well-nourished community cultivated through cooperation.
Our Co-op’s Values
In 2023, the Board created the Co-op Values below. Our vision is a well-nourished community cultivated through cooperation.
EMPLOYEES
We value the well-being of our employees and their families. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and their families by providing comprehensive support, fostering a healthy work-life balance, and promoting professional development opportunities.
COMMUNITY
We value a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community by actively engaging with individuals from different backgrounds, advocating for equal opportunities, and fostering an environment of respect, acceptance, and belonging.
LOCAL
We value a resilient local food system and economy. We actively contribute to a resilient local food system and economy by sourcing locally, supporting local producers and businesses, and collaborating with community partners to ensure sustainable and thriving local ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENT
We value being a regenerative business with a positive environmental impact. We promote environmental stewardship through sustainable practices and active investment in initiatives that have a positive and measurable impact on the environment.
Employees
We value the well-being of our employees and their families. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and their families by providing comprehensive support, fostering a healthy work-life balance, and promoting professional development opportunities.
Community
We value a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community by actively engaging with individuals from different backgrounds, advocating for equal opportunities, and fostering an environment of respect, acceptance, and belonging..
Local
We value a resilient local food system and economy. We actively contribute to a resilient local food system and economy by sourcing locally, supporting local producers and businesses, and collaborating with community partners to ensure sustainable and thriving local ecosystems.
Environment
We value being a regenerative business with a positive environmental impact. We promote environmental stewardship through sustainable practices and active investment in initiatives that have a positive and measurable impact on the environment.
Upcoming Committee Meetings
Co-op members are welcome to attend board committee meetings and encouraged to share their thoughts with committee chairs on topics of interest to them. The time and location of board committee meetings will be posted 48 hours in advance. We look forward to seeing you!
Our board meets 8 times per year to make decisions, monitor governing and GM policies, and most importantly, to listen to questions and feedback from our member-owners. Owners welcome! We encourage you to attend these meetings and share what’s on your mind.
Next Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hanover Boardroom
REMOTE OPTIONS: Yes. Connect using MS Teams
BOARD PACKET: Download here.
Upcoming Meetings: May 28.
Committee members outline ways and methods to communicate with and hear from Co-op owners. Got ideas? Reach out to us.
DATE: 3rd Tuesday of Each Month
TIME: 4:30 PM
CHAIRPERSON: Eileen O’Toole
Our board members focus on the governance of the organization, leaving operations to Co-op management. Governance committee members meet regularly to review board policy.
DATE: First Tuesday of Each Month
TIME: 6 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON: Conicia Jackson
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
CHAIRPERSON: Eric Deluca
Board meeting minutes are approved at the following board meeting. Interested in past board meeting minutes? Reach out to April Harkness through our contact page.
Current Board Members
for the Hanover Consumer Cooperative Society
Listed below are those currently serving on the Hanover Consumer Cooperative Society Board of Directors along with some info about them.
Alice Kennedy
Eric DeLuca
Mike Eigenbrode
Mike Eigenbrode
Eric DeLuca
Mike Eigenbrode
Jessica Giordani
Jessica Giordani
Conicia Jackson
Peggy O’Neil
Mike Eigenbrode
Conicia Jackson
Alice Kennedy
Mike Eigenbrode
Peggy O’Neil
Eileen O’Toole
Eileen O’Toole
Infiniti D Sanderfer
Lynn Ellen Schimoler
Lynn Ellen Schimoler
Infiniti D Sanderfer
Cate Tierney
Rosemary Fifield
Cate Tierney
