Board of Directors | Whole Foods Co-op

Meet the Board

Whole Foods Co‑op is a consumer-owned cooperative that is wholly owned and governed by the Owners.

The Owners elect a Board of Directors to establish and uphold policies on how the business is run. Through the ENDS policy, the Board sets the vision for the cooperative. The Board also sets general policies that define the role and responsibilities of the General Manager who oversees day-to-day operations.

As an Owner, the Whole Foods Co‑op is your store. The success of the Co‑op is your success. You have a voice in your Co‑op’s future through voting in elections, serving on committees, and/or serving on the Board as an elected director.

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The Whole Foods Co‑op Board of Directors

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Amber Schlater

President

Term Expires 2027

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Tristen Eberling

Vice President

Term Expires 2026

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Diane Desotelle

Treasurer

Term Expires 2025

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Susan Darley-Hill

Secretary

Term Expires 2026

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Maria Isley

Term Expires 2025

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Robin Pestalozzi

Term Expires 2025

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Scott Van Daele

Term Expires 2027

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Chris Lee

Term Expires 2026

Elyse LaCosse

Term Expires 2027

Board Committees

Finance: Diane Desotelle, Elyse LaCosse, Susan Darley-Hill
General Manager Evaluation: Amber Schlater, Scott Van Daele, Robin Pestalozzi, Maria Isley
Recruitment: Chris Lee, Tristen Eberling, Elyse LaCosse
Board Engagement: Maria Isley, Scott VanDaele, Elyse LaCosse, Tristen Eberling, Diane Desotelle, Susan Darley-Hill, Robin Pestalozzi, Amber Schlater

BOARD MEETINGS

Owners Can Directly Participate in Meetings in the Following Ways

Open Listening Sessions: The first 30 minutes of all Board Meetings are set aside for Owners to present comments or concerns on topics they choose directly to the Board. These listening sessions give the Board the opportunity to hear from Owners and help the Board better understand Owner concerns. Parameters are outlined here.

Items for Discussion: Owners can submit items to be included for discussion at a Board meeting. For consideration, submit your item in writing by the first Friday of the month in which you request the Board’s consideration. Such agenda items will be subject to time constraints at the Board meeting.

Meeting Minutes

Board meetings are typically held at 5:30 p.m. on the 4th Monday of every month at our Denfeld store.
Location and time are subject to change; visit wholefoods.coop/events-calendar for the latest information.

Annual Owner Meeting

Run for the Board

Co-op Owners can apply to run for the Board of Directors. Learn about what it’s like to serve on the Board, eligibility requirements, and Board election.

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Whole Foods Co-op Documents

Board Policy Register

Whole Foods Co-op Bylaws

Articles of Incorporation