NCG’s board is responsible for ensuring organizational performance on behalf of all of NCG members. This work includes developing clearly stated expectations through written policies; delegating responsibility for, and authority over, the achievement of stated objectives; and monitoring compliance with written policies.
We want to hear from you! Contact us any time with your questions and comments!
- Entire board: board@ncg.coop
- Executive committee: executive.committee@ncg.coop
NCG Board Members
Sarah Christensen
Board President
Oryana Community Co-op
sarah@oryana.coop
Current term ends 2027
Sarah Hannigan
Board Vice President
Whole Foods Co-op – Duluth
shannigan@wholefoods.coop
Current term ends 2027
Aj Hess
Board Secretary
Mariposa Food Co-op
aj.hess@mariposa.coop
Current term ends 2026
Melinda Schab
Board Treasurer
Moscow Food Co-op
mschab@moscowfood.coop
Current term ends 2026
Jennifer Beus
Board Member
PCC Community Markets
jennifer.beus@pccmarkets.com
Current term ends 2025
Learner Limbach
Board Member
Orcas Food Co-op
learner@orcasfood.coop
Current term ends 2028
Sam McCormick
Board Member
Assabet Co-op Market
sam@assabetmarket.coop
Current term ends 2028
Patrick Sayler
Board Member
Sioux Falls Food Co-op
patricks@siouxfalls.coop
Current term ends 2026
Ray Simpkins
Board Member
Outpost Natural Foods Co-op
r.simpkins@outpost.coop
Current term ends 2027
Raynardo Williams
Board Member
Seward Community Co-op
rwilliams@seward.coop
Current term ends 2028
Board Meeting Calendar
NCG’s Board of Directors’ current meeting schedule is shown below:
- Dec 11, 2025, online, 11 am to 1 pm CT (board members), (TBD DR invitation time)
- Feb 04, 2026, Santa Fe, NM
- Feb 05, 2026, Santa Fe, NM (TBD DR invitation time)
- April 20, 2026, San Diego, CA
- April 21, 2026, San Diego, CA (TBD DR invitation time)
- April 23, 2026, San Diego, CA
- Sept 28, 2026, Minneapolis, MN
- Sept 29, 2026, Minneapolis, MN (TBD DR invitation time)
- October 1, 2026, Minneapolis, MN