Annual Meeting & Board Vote
Year in Review, a Look Ahead & Board Vote
This year's annual meeting will be held on Wednesday November 12th at 7pm. We will begin the meeting across the street at the Ride On building, then will enjoy snacks and time together at Local Roots after. This will be an important time for any interested cooperative members to get together, spend some time hearing about the year in review, and discuss the year ahead. We will continue getting to know each-other, members and the board. There will be a time to chat and enjoy a few snacks together.
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Below is more information on the board members that were up for election and re-election this year. Voting was open to all co-op members and closed on 11/7/25.
Read about our Board Member Panel!
*The Yes or No vote was for the full panel as a whole.
Prospective Board Member Panel up for election & re-election:
Bob Toot
Bob is a designer, builder, and community advocate from Youngstown, Ohio. He leads Black Flag Building Workshop, a design-build practice focused on local resilience, regenerative design, and food systems. Outside of work, Bob can often be found playing old-time banjo or exploring the forests and rivers of Northeast Ohio with his family.
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Seth Feikert
Seth Feikert, owner of Boo Bears Brew LLC, is deeply committed to the growth and mission of Local Roots. Seth’s journey in the coffee industry was shaped by the atmosphere and insights given by those at Local Roots. After being welcomed into their space in 2020, he has worked congruently with Adam, the board, and the members of the Market – an invaluable experience for which he cannot express his gratitude enough.
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Seth is driven by a passion for sustainable agriculture, waste reduction, and promoting economy and health through locality. He tailors his coffee shop in the same way. The shop’s unwavering dedication to supporting local farmers and promoting eco-friendly practices is evident through Boo Bears’ product selection. As a Wooster native, Seth’s values of equality, sustainability, and commitment to the Wooster community have only grown in his time as a shop owner.