Calgary Co-op is one of North America’s largest member-owned, locally operated retail cooperatives, governed by a member-elected Board of Directors.
Each fall, Calgary Co-op invites its Member-Owners to stand for election to the Board of Directors. All who meet the qualifying criteria may go forward on the election ballot in the new year.
Our Board has nine directors and this year, five seats are up for election; three seats are available for a three-year term and two seats are available for a one-year term. As a Calgary Co-op Member-Owner, you may vote for up to five nominees. Directors are elected based on the number of votes received, from highest to lowest, until all positions are filled. Nominees in 4th and 5th place will be elected for the one-year term.
The nomination and election process helps our Calgary Co-op achieve strong and balanced leadership with the right mix of skills, experience and attributes.
When you’re ready to cast your vote, click any of the Vote Now buttons on the screen, and you will be redirected to a secure voting site where you will be asked to enter your Calgary Co-op membership number, postal code, and name. To be eligible to vote this year, you must be an active member as of November 1, 2025.
VICTORIA BRADBURY
vbradbury_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Recommended
Vote for me: I firmly believe in Calgary Co-op’s core values and am passionate about helping it succeed using my professional skills, experience and strong work ethic.
RICH MCLELLAN
rmclellan_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Recommended
Vote for me: I believe my extensive CFO leadership and board experience, combined with a strong business development and ESG background, can help guide Calgary Co-op’s strategic success.
TYLER SHANDRO
tshandro_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Recommended
Vote for me: Committed to strong governance and cooperative values, I’ll champion member interests, and sustainability to ensure Calgary Co-op thrives for generations.
BOB SPRAGUE
bsprague_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Recommended
Vote for me: I am a Pharmacist with experience owning multiple Alberta businesses, serving on boards, holding senior executive healthcare and business roles, and a 30-year member.
ANGELA THOMPSON
athompson_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Recommended
Vote for me: Because I’m committed to community, collaboration, and ensuring every Co-op member benefits from shared growth and local investment.
MARCO DE IACO
mdeiaco_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Vote for me: I bring deep board governance experience, strategic acumen, and community leadership to strengthen Calgary Co-op’s performance, accountability and long-term sustainability for members and employees alike.
BRUCE FORBES
bforbes_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Vote for me: my experience in packaged goods as an employer, an entrepreneur, a CEO, provides me with an understanding of the complexities of the issues.
PATRICIA GRIER
pgrier_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Vote for me: In today’s challenging retail environment I want to utilize my broad executive leadership and Board experience to strengthen a profitable, customer-centric, and trusted shopping experience.
HAROLD HODGSON
hhodgson_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Vote for me: I wish to support and participate in the unlocking of the enormous financial resource in Calgary Coop’s real estate holdings. My qualifications will be of benefit.
MICHAEL LONG
mlong_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Vote for me: I have the skills and experience to help Calgary Co-op thrive in a fast-changing retail marketplace while preserving its foundation of values and loyal members.
SHAWN LOO
sloo_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Vote for me: I’ll champion affordable, sustainable food and stronger member engagement to position the Calgary Co-op as a leader of food security and community resilience.
BANKS ODOLE
bodole_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Vote for me: as a Calgary Co-op Director because I put member value first− lower everyday prices, stronger local suppliers, and disciplined, transparent governance.
MAXWELL OTI
moti_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Vote for me: With 15 years of executive leadership, financial stewardship, and a deep commitment to community prosperity, my experience aligns perfectly with Calgary Co-op’s member focused values.
CHIOMA UFODIKE
cufodike_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Vote for me: I’m passionate about preserving Calgary Co-op’s legacy of community and sustainability while embracing innovation to ensure it remains a trusted, member-first partner for generations.
VINCE VAVREK
vvavrek_nominee@calgarycoop.com
Vote for me: I bring proven skills, leadership, integrity and commitment. I will act honestly, in good faith, and safeguard trust to strengthen and benefit our membership.
Director Election Handbook and Online Nominee FormsInformation on compensation and qualifying criteria for nominees.
Code of Conduct and Core ValuesAll those who look to become a member of the Board must also adhere to Calgary Co-op’s Code of Conduct and uphold Calgary Co-op’s core values.
February 17 – March 11, 2026
As a Calgary Co-op Member-Owner, you may vote in the Director Election each year. We all play an important role in electing members to our Board because a great Board is needed to oversee our growing $1.5 billion co-operative. Together as Members, we make the final decision about who is elected.
The results of the 2026 Director Election will be announced at the AGM on April 23, 2026, then on the website on April 24, 2026.
The Calgary Co-op Board wants to ensure its Directors have the competencies required to provide effective oversight of our complex co-operative. Therefore, the Board reviews its skills and identifies areas where knowledge gaps exist. The Board uses the gaps as a foundation for the skills it seeks from nominees running in the election.
“Recommended” candidates are those individuals who, after a thorough and independent review process, were assessed as having the best match of competencies that will further strengthen our Board. We use an independent consultant to create a fair and objective process.