Mission & Administration
The Marquette Food Co-op exists so that our owners, customers, and community have access to organic and wholesome products and the benefits of a healthy, diverse, educated and sustainable community.
We ensure that…
- Local producers and growers of organic and wholesome goods are supported as part of a strong and vibrant local food network.
- Our owners, customers, and community members are educated about food and related issues.
- Our owners and customers benefit from access to local, organic, wholesome, and fairly-traded food and products.
General Manager
Matt Gougeon took on the role of General Manager for our Co-op in the spring of 2009. He had served on our board of directors for several years previously. Matt brings a strong passion for good food and a desire to build a vibrant local food economy in our area.
Board of Directors
Many of you may not know that our Co-op has a board of directors. Each Board member is an owner of our Co-op and therefore has a vested interest in seeing our Co-op succeed. Our Board is a diverse group of people who bring a variety of skills and life experiences to the table. Collectively, the Board of Directors is responsible for setting store goals and providing a clear vision to guide our Co-op into the future. Each year 3 seats open up for re-election allowing new people to join the six established board members. This ensures a stable board and smooth transitions.
The Board holds monthly meetings that are open to the public. Owners are encouraged to attend these meetings to stay current on what is going on behind the scenes of their business. The board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6pm in the conference room upstairs at the Co-op.
