Board of Directors

Board Requirements

Board Member Application

Meet the Board of Directors

Dave DeBlander

I began my business and co-op career in 1974 as a member of Nature’s Bakery coop in Madison, WI. In 1976, along with my wife, Kate, I opened a macrobiotic organic foods restaurant and bakery and operated them until 1990 when we moved to Pensacola. I started a carpet cleaning company here in Pensacola, Pro Clean Restoration and Cleaning, which I continue to own and operate. My wife and I (and our daughter and now son-in-law and grandchildren) have been eating a macrobiotic diet since 1974 and love the fact that we can purchase all the necessary food to maintain that diet at Ever’man. As a board member, my desire is to see the store run as efficiently as possible in order to have the lowest prices, the most pleasant atmosphere and the happiest employees. I also would like to see Ever’man lead the way in educating the community about the benefits of eating organic foods.

Kelly Oden

I’ve been privileged to serve on the Ever’man Board of Directors for the last three years. In that time, I’ve learned how to best work on a cooperative board and the dedication it takes to align decision making with both our Ends Statement and the seven cooperative principles. I’m proud to be a part of Ever’man’s vital health and wellness work in the community and to continue in my role as a director. I have been interested in healthy living for over 25 years and I love the fact that Ever’man is a trusted source for those looking to eat wholesome, nutritious food and learn new skills for developing a healthy mind, body, and spirit. For the past ten years, I have led the creative team of a local publishing company. This experience has helped me to hone my leadership and organizational skills and has given me a broad understanding of our community as a whole, as well as the opportunity to develop valuable contacts at all levels of local government and industry. My daughter and I shop at Ever’man daily and we love the sense of community offered by our local cooperative and the friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Lynn Jackson

It has been my privilege to serve on the Ever’man Board of Directors for the past six years. I am a native Pensacolian and lifetime member of Ever’man. I love this area and have a commitment to seeing our community thrive, especially in the areas of health and wellness. My long-time experience as a member, teacher, business owner, retreat presenter, and leader in the local health and wellness community gives me a unique insight into the needs of the Ever’man community. I have studied and applied many whole food and wellness principles to create a healthy lifestyle for myself, my family, and my many students and business clients. My year of experience in the field of health and wellness is a valuable asset to the Ever’man Board. I am honored and thrilled to continue to serve on the Ever’man board!

Cheryl Russell

I am honored to serve on the Board of Directors for Ever’man Natural Foods Co-op. I have over 18 years of executive experience to share with the team to maintain the quality offered to our local community. I started my Ever’man journey over 24 years ago. Health, wellness, and locally sourced foods are important in my life. I am so excited to be able to give back in a meaningful way, not only as a voice of our mission but also by using my skill set to move us forward in today’s economic landscape.

Dr. Sandra Winborne

Dr. Sandra Winborne’s life is filled with excitement to sample opportunities through people, food, places, and experience with all of them. She arrives at this opportunity for consideration to become a member of the Ever’man Board of Directors with many years as a shopper at the co-op. Dr. Winborne was born and raised in New York and holds a doctorate in Adult Education. She loves music and singing makes her very happy. If elected to the Ever’man Board of Directors, she wants to rally for the diverse communities who may need additional attention to include affordability, food choices that increase better health along with decreasing illnesses, and vitamin usage.

Caroline Jordan

Hello, my name is Caroline and I believe in the power of food! I am an advocate for health, wellness, and happiness. I have had an amazing journey with how organic foods changed my world and would love the opportunity to serve on the Ever’man board of directors to help spread the word of locally sourced food while bringing more new faces into our wonderful stores. I am a true connector and find a great sense in connecting people to what I feel passionate about. I am married to my husband Jason, and we are parents of two toddlers who are keeping us young and always on the go. Staying healthy is important in our household and thankful to have our co-op as part of our lives.