The purpose of the Advising Branding for Co-ops (ABC) Committee is to serve as a resource for input and feedback on NCG’s marketing programs and services. Additionally, ABC Committee members participate in quarterly committee meetings and ABC forums. ABC forums are held by conference call and are intended to seek broader member input on NCG’s marketing initiatives.
Status & Terms
Committee members are marketing and/or member services managers from member co-ops who serve on a volunteer basis. Staggered terms are two years. There are no term limits.
Committee Structure and Selection
NCG tries to maintain a committee of six representatives, ensuring at least one representative per corridor. Participation is by invitation from NCG’s Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications.
Committee Members
- Jamie Cermak, Belfast Community Co-op, Eastern Corridor
- John Bryant, Roanoke Co+op, Eastern Corridor
- Brendon Smith, Willy Street Co-op, Central Corridor
- Natalia Mendez, Seward Community Co-op, Central Corridor
- Joey Haney, Chico Natural Foods Co-op, Western Corridor
- Rebecca Torpie, BriarPatch Co-op, Western Corridor
ABC Forum Schedule
You can find a listing of all upcoming ABC Forum calls here.

