X John Flanner
John Flanner — Sales Lead
Why do you want to be on the Outpost Natural Foods Board of Directors?
First, I feel strongly about Outpost's mission of promoting healthy food options and supporting local agriculture. At this point in my career I would enjoy the chance to use my retail background and experience as a local business owner to help ensure the long term health of the co-op and help to grow its impact in our community.
What professional skills do you bring to a Board position of a 50 million dollar business?
I have over 25 years’ experience in the retail sector both as owner/operator of Flanner's Home Entertainment and recently working at the local REI Co-op store. I have previous board experience including serving as president of a national independent retailer organization and also as a board member of the Consumer Electronics Association.
I have developed skills and have broad experience in strategic planning, financial management, leading customer service and marketing as well as management of retail operations. I believe that vibrant locally-owned businesses are good for our community.
Describe areas in which you are culturally fluent with a diverse community.
I attend a diverse Lutheran congregation in the inner city of Milwaukee and have worked to secure a loan to take on a community meal program at the church.