Tracy Luchetta - President
Born and raised in Illinois, Tracy has been living in Wisconsin for over 30 years. She is a retired state employee who has made Oshkosh home for the past 20+ years. She began her professional career as a faculty member at the UW-Green Bay in the Psychology and Human Development departments. In 2003, she transitioned to the State of Wisconsin Department of Human Services, where she held staff and administrative positions. Tracy loves living in Oshkosh and derives great satisfaction in engagement with the local community, from memberships in the YMCA and the Paine Art Center to participation in the Historic Fourth Ward neighborhood association. She has been an Oshkosh Food Co-op volunteer since the lead-up to the store opening, and, in the process, has met some of the kindest and most engaging employees, board members, member-owners, vendors, and customers! Tracy was elected to the Board in 2023. She serves on the Governance and Personnel Committees. Her current term extends through 2026.
Heather Seraphine - Secretary
Heather Seraphine has lived in the Oshkosh area for the past 13 years. Heather grew up in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and went to college in Pennsylvania. She later worked at a large law firm in Washington D.C. while teaching evening classes at a business college before relocating to Wisconsin. She currently works at Oshkosh Defense as a contract administrator. Heather served as an Adjunct Board Member through the Leadership Oshkosh program in 2021-2022. She was elected to the board in 2022. She currently serves as Secretary, member of the Governance Committee, and Board Liaison to the Facilities Committee. Her current term extends through 2026.
Brenda Haines - Vice President
Brenda Haines is co-founder/co-owner of Blue Door Consulting, an Oshkosh-based marketing consulting firm she started with a business partner in 2002. Through her consulting practice, she helps B2B and B2C organizations of all sizes – from start-ups to national brands – grow and prosper. She has served on boards for Verve, A Credit Union, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, the Women's Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Oshkosh Rotary Club. Brenda joined the Board in 2013. She currently serves on the Governance Committee. Her current term extends through 2027.
Denise Robson - Treasurer
Denise Robson, formerly a Minnesota resident before embarking on her professional career in Wisconsin, pursued her undergraduate studies in Eau Claire and graduate studies in Lincoln, Nebraska. She dedicated 30 years to teaching in the Economics Department at UWO, retiring in January 2024. Denise currently lives in a historic 1904 Oshkosh home with her husband, Sean, and their Great Dane, Chaucer. She also serves as the treasurer for the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Chapter BA, beginning her term in January 2025. A strong advocate for expanding educational access, Denise is committed to creating opportunities for all. Her current term extends through 2028.
Nick Hahn
Nick Hahn moved to Oshkosh from Hawaii over ten years ago for Wisconsin’s superior climate. He has served on the Oshkosh Food Co-op’s board since 2024 and is committed to supporting access to healthful food for all community members. A Navy veteran with six years as a Korean linguist and intelligence analyst, Nick holds a B.A. from Beloit College, an A.A. from the Defense Language Institute, and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a practicing attorney, he brings analytical expertise to advance the co-op’s mission. He is also a member of the Oshkosh Southwest Rotary Club and VFW Post 1908, as well as the Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 3698. In his free time, he enjoys learning (with varying levels of success) new things, like taekwondo, etymology, the C programming language, and catching fish. Nick currently serves on the Governance Committee. His current term extends through 2026.
Mary Murken
A member of the community for most of her life, Mary resides in Oshkosh with my husband Dan Kussmann. Her calling for 30 years has been as an Insurance Advisor, assisting clients with Personal Insurance, Commercial, Life, Medicare, and Health Insurance. She earned a BA in Psychology from Hamline University, where she was a founding member of Delta Tau Sorority, which is still in existence 43 years later. Earlier in her professional career, she was a District Manager for a national retailer. She is active with the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador, and has served on the City of Oshkosh Parking Utility, Board of Directors for the Red Cross, Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh Foundation Board, Mirivida Living Board of Directors, First English Lutheran Church Council, Oshkosh Holiday Parade committee, TEMPO, Women Who Care, GEMS Giving Circle and as a volunteer for a variety of causes. She is a passionate gardener and avid downhill skier. She currently serves on the Personnel Committee. Her current term extends through 2028.
Anne Stevens
Anne Stevens is dean of the College of Public Affairs and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Previously she served as a faculty member and department chair at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, she received a BA in English from the University of Chicago and a PhD in English from New York University. She is the author of several books on literary theory and history and has lived in Oshkosh since 2022. She currently serves on the Food Justice Committee. Her term extends through 2028.
Jerry Thomas
Jerry, originally a southerner from the Carolinas, has lived in Oshkosh for fifteen years. He is faculty at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where he teaches course in politics and public law, including environmental law. He and his spouse, Matthew, are proudly member #39 at the Food Coop and have been supporters since the early years. Jerry draws upon his background in public administration and law to help the Food Coop move forward as a stabilizing, integral institution in the Oshkosh community. He is passionate about food justice and is eager to allay food insecurities among community members. He has served as a board member at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and Jambalaya Art Coop. He has a large collection of GI Joe and Ken dolls. He currently serves on the Food Justice Committee. His term extends through 2026.
Communicating with the Board of Directors
Your Board of Directors welcomes member comments and feedback from all customers. You can always email us at [email protected]. If you wish to submit an official member comment, please include "Member Comment" in the subject line to ensure the email is read into the minutes of our meeting and the Board can do appropriate follow-up.
Additionally, member-owners are welcome to attend Board meetings. The Board typically meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Oshkosh Food Co-op Community Room. Check the Events calendar to confirm the date, time and location.
About Board Elections
Pursuant to our articles of incorporation and bylaws, the Oshkosh Food Co-op Board of Directors consists of nine directors.
- Directors are elected at our annual membership meeting and serve terms of three years.
- One-third of the seats are up for election each year.
- Off-schedule vacancies are filled by appointment by the Board of Directors. Those Directors serve until the next membership meeting, when they are then up for election.
- Seats filled off-cycle may serve shorter terms.