Matt LiebmanBoard President
Occupation:
Professor of Agronomy and H.A. Wallace Chair for Sustainable Agriculture, ISU
Board Member Since: 2008
Why I Serve on the Board:
I enjoy serving on the board because it
feels like a good way to make sustainably grown food more available
and sustainable farming more viable. Serving on the board is also a
good way to learn about many positive facets of the Ames community.
Favorite Product:
I have many favorites, but there rarely passes a day when I don't eat Greek Gods yogurt.
Bruce Calhoun
Treasurer
Occupation:
Land Use Planning and Design Consultant, REALTOR ®
Board Member Since: 2009
Why I Serve on the Board:
My motivation to be part of the
Wheatsfield community and of its leadership is evolving. I
recently watched the film “Food Matters” which made
me acutely aware of the profound and growing conflict
between the origins of modern medicine, “Let thy Food be thy
Medicine and thy Medicine be thy Food” – Hippocrates - the
founding father of modern medicine, and medicine today, “the
trillion dollar worldwide ‘sickness industry” of
nutritionally-depleted foods, chemical additives and our tendency to
rely upon pharmaceutical drugs to treat what’s wrong with our
malnourished bodies.” Wheatsfield is uniquely positioned to
take a leadership role locally in the critical matter of good health
and healing, and I want to be a part of that.
Favorite Product at the Co-op:
fresh in-season, local produce
Stefan Gailans
Occupation:
Graduate Research Assistant, ISU Agronomy
Board Member Since: 2011
Why I Serve on the Board:
I serve my favorite grocery store in
Ames. I love the sense of community and well being that
Wheatsfield Cooperative promotes. The continued expansion of the
consumer base, availability of products sourced locally, and
interaction between directors and members are my goals for the store.
Favorite Product at the Co-op:
Gunpowder green tea in the bulk section and Iowa-made beer!
Angie Carter
Occupation:
Graduate Student Research Assistant,
ISU Sociology and Sustainable Agriculture
Board Member Since: 2013
Why I Serve on the Board:
I serve on the board because I believe
strongly in the mission of cooperative groceries and want to support
the co-op as it continues to grow and expand its Ames. For me, the
co-op is much more than a grocery store—it is a community.
Favorite Product at the Co-op:
South Union Bread Pitas, TJ eggs, and
anything from Kalona SuperNatural.
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Rachel DakarianVice President
Occupation:
Development Researcher, ISU Foundation
Board Member Since: 2012
Why I Serve on the Board:
Serving on the Wheatsfield Board is an opportunity to emphasize my
loyalty to the co-op and give my time to support a vital community
resource.
Favorite Product at the Co-op:
Local Brussels Sprouts, sesame sticks in bulk, dolmas and the Golden Beet & Kale Salad from the Deli.
Gina McAndrews
Secretary
Occupation:
Real Estate Agent
Board Member Since: 2006
Why I Serve on the Board:
I serve on the Wheatsfield Board of
Directors in order to give back to our community, help build a
stronger co-op, and most specifically to support Wheatsfield’s role
as a leader, provider and educator in supporting the viability and
expansion of local and more sustainable food systems in the central
Iowa region.
Favorite Product at the Co-op:
bulk items, especially Muesli, local grass fed beef, ice cream and coffee
Karen Youngberg
Occupation:
Co-owner of Ames Silversmithing
Board Member Since: 2011
Why I Serve on the Board:
I am a long standing member of
Wheatsfield. I wanted to give back to this great business
and felt I could be of service to the store in areas of its business
and financial operations.
Favorite Product at the Co-op: Fentiman's Dandelion and Burdock drink/soda. It is so refreshing!
Steven Fales
Occupation:
Professor Emeritus, Professor of Agronomy, ISU
Board Member Since: 2013
Why I Serve on the Board:
I believe strongly in cooperatives, the cooperative mission, and local foods. Serving on the Board allows me to learn more about Wheatsfield and provides an opportunity to contribute to its mission within the Ames community.
Favorite Product at the Co-op:
The fresh pasta salads from the deli case.
Howard Van Auken
Occupation:
University Professor of Management
Board Member Since: 2013
Why I Serve on the Board:
I believe in the values associated with and promoted by Wheatsfield. My
family has been customers of Wheatsfield for more than 30 years. Serving on the board allows me to give back to what has been given to
my family for so many years.
Favorite Product at the Co-op:
I enjoy trying different cheeses. The smoked cheddar is especially good. I also found a low salt cheddar that is pretty darn good.
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