Robin Kania

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1. Why would you like to serve on the Board of Directors of Pullman Good Food Co-op?

As part of the Pullman community, I feel it is important to do something to give back, and I feel my experience would be well suited to this role.

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2. What professional experience, training, education, or other board experience have you had that would contribute to the Board’s work and the mission of Pullman Good Food Co-op?

I have my Masters degree in Business Management from ASU W.P. Carey School of Business and my Undergraduate degree in Nutrition Communication from ASU. Professionally I have have been employed in leadership roles for over 30 years.

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3. What skills and qualities do you have that uniquely qualify you for the Board of Directors?

I have both a working and leadership background in human resources, organizational development, administration, budget, supply chain/ warehousing and wellness.

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4. Think about a situation that demonstrates your ability to create a climate that values cultural diversity. How would you encourage sharing different perspectives?

Communication is the key to diversity, which includes sharing ideas, listening and learning. I have been part of many diversity, equality and inclusion teams over the years.

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5. Describe any experience you have in reading and understanding financial statements.

I provided years of bookkeeping support to my clients while self employed. More recently, I oversaw a $14 million budget for the Army Corps of Engineers, Lower Granite Dam, as well as, was the Billing Offical for the Government purchase card holders. I am currently a government card holder for the Federal Railroad Administration.

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6. Describe your applicable experience in any the following: Capital Campaign & Fundraising, Ownership Development, Accounting, Real estate, Local agriculture, Local government or WSU.

This is the area I am the weakest. I have mostly entrepreneurial in the construction and wellness industries and now Federal experience. The exception is the couple of years of professional fund raising work I did with the March of Dimes in Florida.

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7. Describe the applicable experience, skills or knowledge you have working with any or all of the following: cooperatives; policy governance; non-profit or for-profit boards; a group that used active member participation to achieve its goals.

I have significant experience with policy and some experience with non-profits.

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8. Describe your connections with the community, including volunteer work if applicable.

I am currently an American Legion life member. A member of the DAV and Women Warriors. The lasy two years I have been a member of the Moscow Moose lodge and have recently become a part of their activities committee to consider fund raising or community opportunities.

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9. Describe any business or entrepreneurial experience you have.

I was a business owner providing many years of service in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. I had both a Business Consulting agency and a Wellness center based in Scottsdale Arizona.