Board of Directors

Member-Elected Leadership at City Market Co-op

City Market is governed by a nine-Member Board of Directors, elected by Members each October. The Board sets the Co-op's direction, hires and oversees the General Manager, and ensures City Market stays accountable to the Burlington community it serves.

Apply for the Board through August 31!

Do you aspire to make an impact and build the future of our local Co-op? Join our Board of Directors! Active Members are eligible to run and encouraged to submit their application by August 31.

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About the Board

City Market, Onion River Co-op's Board of Directors is responsible for steering the direction of the cooperative with the guidance of our Membership. Board Members work together to:

  • Define the Co-op's goals (or "Ends") and monitor performance in relation to the Ends

  • Hire and supervise the General Manager who is accountable to the Board for business operations

  • Set and monitor the policies by which the Board and the General Manager operate

Meet the Board

Our Board consists of nine Members, elected from the general Membership. Elections are held annually in October, and Directors are elected for a term of three years. Terms begin in January. All current, shareholding Co-op Members may vote in and also apply to run in the Board elections.

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Sam Werbel

Sam Werbel

Board President

Term ends December 31, 2028
Board Member since: 2022

Sam's Resume

Mariella Torres

Mariella Torres

Board Vice President

Term ends December 31, 2027
Board Member since: 2025

Mariella's Resume

Helen Rortvedt

Helen Rortvedt

Secretary

Term ends December 31, 2028
Board Member since: 2026

Helen's Resume

Simon Bird

Simon Bird

Treasurer

Term ends December 31, 2027
Board Member since: 2025

Simon's Resume

Debbie Friedman

Debbie Friedman

Term ends December 31, 2028
Board Member since: 2026

Debbie's Resume

Shannon Rose Kilpatrick

Shannon Rose Kilpatrick

Term ends December 31, 2026
Board Member since: 2024

Shannon's Resume

Kristina Sweet

Kristina Sweet

Term ends December 31, 2027
Board Member since: 2020

Kristina's Resume

John Tanis

John Tanis

Term ends December 31, 2026
Board Member since: 2025

John's Resume

Brian Tobin

Brian Tobin

Term ends December 31, 2026
Board Member since: 2024

Brian's Resume

Board Meeting Schedule

City Market Members are welcome to attend monthly Board meetings. Meetings are held virtually except for March, June, September, and December meetings, which are held in-person in the South End Community Room. To gain access to upcoming meetings, please email our Membership team at membership@citymarket.coop.

Upcoming Board Meeting Dates

Upcoming Board Meeting Dates

Note: Each BOD meeting starts at 6pm, if you would like to attend or receive the Board Packet, please contact membership@citymarket.coop

Past Meeting Minutes
Co-op Governance Documents
Annual Reports