As a local cooperative, we are governed by a Board of Directors elected by member0owners through a nomination and voting process at the cooperative’s Annual Meeting, held each January. The Directors provide leadership and a vision for the cooperative’s leadership and employee team to carry out. 

The Board of Directors are a crucial factor in the success of their co-op. They must clearly understand their role to effectively serve the member-owners who elect them.

There are five key areas in with board members are involved:

1. Leadership/Planning
2. Legal Responsibility
3. Financial Analysis
4. Controls
5. Communication

The Board Members for Northern Star Cooperative Services are: 

• Jim Peterson – President
• Vic Williams Jr. – Secretary
• Travis Anttila – Secretary
• Jason Newberg – Director
• Shirley Nixon – Director
• Ryan Fox – Director
• Barb Gunderson – Director