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 Hannigan
Board President
Whole Foods Co-op – Duluth
shannigan@wholefoods.coop
Current term ends 2027
Melinda Schab
Board Vice President
Moscow Food Co-op
mschab@moscowfood.coop
Current term ends 2026
Aj Hess
Board Secretary
Mariposa Food Co-op
aj.hess@mariposa.coop
Current term ends 2029
Sam McCormick
Board Treasurer
Assabet Co-op Market
sam@assabetmarket.coop
Current term ends 2028
Jennifer Beus
Board Member
PCC Community Markets
jennifer.beus@pccmarkets.com
Current term ends 2025
Sarah Christensen
Board Member
Oryana Community Co-op
sarah@oryana.coop
Current term ends 2027
Learner Limbach
Board Member
Littleton Food Co-op
learner@littletoncoop.org
Current term ends 2028
Patrick Sayler
Board Member
Sioux Falls Food Co-op
patricks@siouxfalls.coop
Current term ends 2029
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:
- Aug 05, 2026, Buffalo, NY
- Aug 06, 2026, Buffalo, NY*
- Sept 28, 2026, Minneapolis, MN
- Sept 29, 2026, Minneapolis, MN*
- October 1, 2026, Minneapolis, MN
* DRs will be welcome to join the board meetings at specific times that will be determined during the board time together.