Allison Blechman
President
Founding member and registered nurse with 18+ years of experience in Fairbanks. Joined the board in 2023 to support the co-op's sustainability.
Governance
A board of owners, for owners.
Seven elected Owners steward the co-op's mission, finances, and future.
2026 Annual Owner Meeting
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · 4–6pm
JP Jones Center, 2nd Floor · All Owners welcome.
Board of Directors
Meet your board.
Brian Kassof
Treasurer
Brings governance experience from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and UAF, with strong analytical and communication skills.
Kelsea Boylan
Secretary
20+ years in Fairbanks, prior co-op staff. Healthcare admin, governance, master gardener, and multidisciplinary artist.
Patrice Lee
Director
Focused on financial soundness, marketing, and expanding vendor capacity and crop storage for food security.
Erica McCall Valentine
Director
Long-time Fairbanks resident, RN, leadership and community advocacy across healthcare programs.
PJ Ford
Director
Member-owner committed to the co-op's mission and growth.
Documents
Bylaws & Meeting Minutes
Transparent governance — published for every owner.