Board of Directors

Linden Hills Co-op, an $11 million natural foods retail store, is governed by up to nine Board Directors elected by the active membership. Each director serves a three year term. Terms are staggered, so that approximately one-third of the board positions are open each year.

The board of directors sets strategic directions for Linden Hills Co-op. They monitor the financial health of the co-op, set policies that reflect our shared values, and ensure that the cooperative complies not only with these policies but also with all state, local, and federal laws. Click to learn more about how members, staff and board directors work together to operate our co-op.

The board meets monthly, usually on the third Wednesday of the month, and meetings are open to any co-op members who wish to attend. If you’re a co-op member and would like to come, please let us know 3 days in advance—a meal is served at each meeting and we’d like to have enough for all and make sure we accommodate any special dietary preferences. Just call the co-op at 612-279-2450, or send an email to us at board(at)lindenhills.coop.

Linden Hills Co-op
Board of Directors 2012

Margo Brownell, Vice President
L. Peter Erickson, President
Albert Kolman-Stich, Secretary
Timothy Olken-Hunt, Treasurer
Kathy Seipp
Jennifer Simonson
Rhea Sullivan
Todd Troha

Next Annual Election: October 2012
If you’d like to run for the board of directors, please contact board(at)lindenhills.coop or 612-279-2451. Board applications are generally due by July 15th.

Voting Procedures
In October, election ballots will be mailed to your house—IF you are a co-op member and currently receive the Rollin’ Oats Journal by mail. Ballots will also be available in store, across from the customer service desk. Ballots must be cast no later than the appointed time during the Annual Meeting, which is usually held mid to late October each year.