Dear Moscow Food Co-Op Members,
As the news of Kenna's departure has settled in, and we have all grappled with our own sense of loss and yet excitement for Kenna, you may be wondering what's next?
The board of directors established a search committee that consists of four board members and a staff person. We are committed to hiring an excellent GM, and although we will never be able to replace Kenna, we are optimistic that we can find a person that brings the right heart, philosophy and skills to the position. Kenna is leaving behind a very large pair of shoes to fill, and we hope to cast a wide net that allows us to consider candidates from near and far, and with varying skill sets. We hope to conduct a search in a timely fashion, but there will be an interim period without a GM, and we are completely confident that our interim GM Team, Theresa Nuhn, Joan McDougall and Deb Reynolds, will carry everyone through the transition smoothly.
The search committee comprises Andrika Kuhle, Theresa Nuhn, Kimberly Vincent, Donal Wilkinson and Sheryl Hagen-Zakarison. This group is diverse, has varying degrees of experience with search committees, and will provide stability through the next board election. We also intend to draw on expertise provided by the National Cooperative Growers Association.
The committee will meet weekly, beginning January 10. Our first order of business will be to develop a timeline for the search process and a job description. We'll keep members informed of our efforts with posts on the MFC website, the Board bulletin board in the store, and our monthly newsletter. If you have questions or want to provide input, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the group at search@moscowfood.coop.
We intend to make the process as transparent as possible, and of course, our goal is to hire an excellent GM.
In cooperation,
Andrika Kuhle
GM Search Committee Chairperson
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