Board of Directors

Rivers Co-op Markets Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides strategic leadership on behalf of members and is responsible for the co-op’s long-term direction and performance. Working within a policy governance model, the Board sets goals, establishes policies, ensures financial oversight, and hires and evaluates the CEO, who leads daily operations.

The Board does not manage store-level decisions. Its focus is on governance, guiding the co-op’s future in alignment with cooperative principles, upholding its mission, and recommending updates to the co-op’s articles and bylaws when needed.

Your Voice Matters – Get Involved!

Share Feedback With the Board

Have a question, suggestion, or concern about the overall direction of the co-op? Members are welcome to contact the Board of Directors to share feedback or learn more about board service and committee opportunities. While the Board does not manage day-to-day store operations, it is responsible for guiding the co-op’s long-term direction and performance.

Attend a Board Meeting

Member-owners are welcome to attend and observe monthly board meetings to learn more about how the co-op is governed. Meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of each month. Attending a meeting is an easy way to stay informed and see cooperative governance in action.

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Run for an Open Board Seat

One of the benefits of co-op membership is the opportunity to run for an open seat on the Board of Directors. Each October, members elect board members to serve three-year terms and help shape the co-op’s collective future. Board service is a meaningful way to support your community and provide leadership for the co-op. Unable to commit to full board service but still wish to serve? Volunteer on the board’s Audit Committee or take part in the Recruitment Committee’s board-slating process for new board candidates.

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Meet the Board of Directors

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Roy Berger

Term: 2024-2027

Roy has a B.S  degree in accounting, passed the CPA exam in 1982, and has had positions in both public and private accounting. Roy was the Financial Manager at Mississippi Market for sixteen years, retiring in 2016. He served two three-year terms on the Mississippi Market Board from 2017 to 2023.

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Luke Engel

President
Term: 2025-2028

Luke is a co-founder of Northern Creative, a web design agency. He is passionate about promoting sustainable, community-based food systems and believes cooperatives can create a more equitable economy.

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Gail Graham

Term: 2026-2029

Gail brings more than 40 years of cooperative management and leadership experience, including serving as General Manager of The Wedge, Seward Community Co-op, and Mississippi Market, where she led significant organizational growth, store expansions, and team development.
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Ben Lacy

Term: 2026-2029

Ben is an attorney and advocate for cooperative values who is committed to supporting healthy, local, and sustainable food systems. He brings experience in board governance, strategic planning, financial oversight, and racial justice leadership through service on local and national nonprofit boards, as well as his role as Managing Attorney at Tubman.
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David Mickelson

Secretary
Term: 2025-2028

David is a retired Digital Marketing Manager and has served on the River Market Community Co-op board since 2020. He is committed to protecting local ownership and sustaining a grocery store that keeps food dollars circulating in the community. David believes in strengthening regional food systems, empowering producers, and promoting sustainable practices.

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Mark Mosiniak

Term: 2025-2028

Mark is a National Key Account Manager with over 30 years of experience in retail. He has spent 15 years on the board at Valley Natural Foods and volunteered with NCBA, building strong expertise in governance, strategic planning, and community engagement.

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Jon Olson

Term: 2026-2029

Jon brings deep experience in board governance, financial stewardship, strategic planning, and community engagement, informed by both his co-op board service and leadership roles within the Minnesota State College system.

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Andrea Specht

Term: 2025-2028

Andrea is a nonprofit executive and attorney with over 25 years of leadership experience in arts, education, and civic organizations. She is currently the Executive Director of the American Craft Council.

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