Ethan Hurley

1.Why would you like to serve on the Board of Directors of the Onion River Cooperative?

I love City Market! It’s a joy to me to be able to shop at a place where I can easily support Vermont’s farmers, growers, brewers, and more. The City Market experience provides me with an opportunity to use my dollars to make Vermont a better place, or at least, to make the world a little less evil.

I would delight in the opportunity to serve on the board at such an exciting time…balancing expansion with the focus on the principles that have made the Onion River Co-op both successful in and vital to our community.

2.The work of the Board is not operational – that is, it does not deal with the daily operations of the store. Instead, the Board deals with the overall policies that identify and guide the mission of the Cooperative.

How will you stay focused on the larger vision, without being distracted by the day-to-day operations of the store?

What a delight to be able to focus on the larger vision of City Market, rather than thinking that a Board could run the Co-op more effectively than the employees who work at City Market each day! Knowing that the Co-op is well run frees up the energy and attention to focus on the mid and long-term direction of the Co-op and it’s role in our community.

3.What strengths and skills would you bring to the work of the Cooperative’s Board?

I am passionate about City Market and passionate about Governance, a horrible trait in a dining companion, but perfect for service on the Board. I have extensive experience working with as well as serving on Boards, and it would be a privilege to serve on such a well-supported Board. Finally, I bring a lightness of spirit to challenging proceedings while still holding dear the importance of the Co-op in our community.