Board of Directors
Roanoke Co+op's Board of Directors is comprised of ten co-op owners who are elected by the general ownership and serve a four-year term. Any co-op owner can run for a board position during the annual election.
Guided by a set of policy guidelines and Roanoke Co+op's Ends Statements, the board works closely with the General Manager, who provides the group with regular reports on store operations. The board is not engaged in daily store operations. You can contact the board by filling out the form below or by email at board@roanoke.coop.
2026 Board Officers
Our board of directors holds elections for its officers among the board. In our December 2025, Roanoke Co+op’s Board of Directors named its executive directors of 2025-2026. Welcome and thank you to President Brent Cochran, Vice President Rick Brown, Treasurer Gayle Havens, and Secretary Shannon Shaffer for serving our co-op!
Board of Directors
Brent Cochran
President
Term: 2025 - 2029
Rick Brown
Vice President
Term: 2025-2026
Gayle Havens
Treasurer
Term: 2025 - 2029
Shannon Shaffer
Secretary
Term: 2023-2027
Mike Burton
Board Member
Term: 2024 - 2028
Matt Clark
Board Member
Term: 2023-2027
Ian Fortier
Board Member
Term: 2025 - 2029
Sandy Taylor
Board Member
Term: 2023-2027
Leila Tomasone
Board Member
Term: 2022-2026
Board Meetings
All co-op owners are invited to attend monthly board meetings. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 5:30 PM at the CoLab and online via Webex. The board reserves time to hear from owners who wish to address the board during every meeting.
To receive an invite to the online meeting via WebEx please send an email to President Mike Burton at board@roanoke.coop