About the Board
November 2025 – 2028
Lisa Nelson
Board President, Chair Communications/Membership Committee
Cedar Falls, IA
Fiber Artist
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TERM ENDS: 2027
Kathryn Gilbery
Board Vice-President
Marian Kuper
Board Treasurer
Mallory Devries
Board Member
Charles City, IA
Owner/Operator Woodside Acres
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TERM ENDS: 2026
Mallory is a local farmer and freelance web designer, and works for Healthy Harvest of North Iowa as their Marketing Specialist. She is certified through ISU’s Local Food Leader and Community Food Systems Programs. Mallory is excited about the co-op because she is passionate about local and sustainable food systems. Mallory enjoys reading, cooking (and eating!), and weightlifting. She lives in Charles City with her husband and two young children.
Richard Ross
Board Member, Community Partner Coordinator
David Schachterle
Community Relations Committee Chair
Cedar Falls, IA
Retired
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TERM ENDS: 2026
Dave and his wife Linda started their own business, Signs & Design, in Iowa Falls and later moved the business to Cedar Falls. They sold and retired in 2022. We are active in the community’s arts and theater, as well as Main Street projects. Linda and I have two daughters who live in St Paul, MN, and Portland, OR.
More about the board
The Rooted Carrot Co-op Board comprises seven Members elected by the General Membership. Board terms are three years. Board elections take place in the fall of each year. (ByLaw updated 2024)