National Co+op Grocers Appointed New Vice President
Michelle Schry has taken on a new leadership role to oversee cooperative growth and retail operations nationwide.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Organic Food
National Co+op Grocers has promoted Michelle Schry to the newly created role of Vice President of Member Success. She will lead teams focused on expanding cooperative systems and enhancing retail performance across the country.
Why it matters
This leadership change signals an increased focus on strengthening the operational capacity and financial health of the nation's cooperative grocery networks. The expansion aims to better support local stores in program utilization and member development.
The appointment follows Michelle Schry's 25-year career in the cooperative sector, including her tenure at National Co+op Grocers since 2015. Her new role oversees organizational transformation and business expansion, though specific KPIs for the initiative remain undisclosed.
The players
Michelle Schry
The newly appointed Vice President of Member Success at National Co+op Grocers with over 25 years of experience in the cooperative grocery sector.
National Co+op Grocers
A business services cooperative for retail food co-ops across the United States that provides leadership and operational support.
The details
In her new position, Schry manages the Strategic Development, Business Expansion, Retail Operations, and Transformation teams. Her work involves assisting cooperatives with leadership development, retail execution, and optimizing financial results to ensure the sustainability of grocery co-ops.
Timeline
2015: Michelle Schry joined the National Co+op Grocers team.
September 24, 2026: The new executive role was officially announced.
Health Landscape
This leadership appointment arrives as the cooperative sector refines its retail development framework to improve operational consistency. It follows broader industry trends toward integrating strategic business operations with community-focused food access models.
While this is an internal administrative change, it may eventually lead to updated inventory or programming at your local food co-op. You may notice improvements in how your neighborhood store manages its offerings, which is worth discussing with your local store leadership.
The takeaway
Effective grocery management is essential for the sustainable availability of high-quality food options in your community. Keep an eye on how your local co-op improves its services and product offerings over the coming year.
Further reading
Learn more about the Organic Food industry standards and how national support systems impact local retail operations.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Deli Market News.
