Executive Committee
Brenda Haines - 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.
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 2029.
Mary Murken - Secretary
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.
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.
Directors
- Norman Bock
- Andrew Kramp
- Vicki Tessmer
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 first 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.