Hunger Mountain Coop • Our Staff • Montpelier, VT

Carmen Reyes

How long have you worked at The Coop?

23 Years

What is your current position?

Wellness Manager

What do you like most about your job?

I love being part of a local co-op - feeling that the work I do makes a difference for folks in our community. I love being able to support local by purchasing products made by people I know.

What are your favorite products?

Nancy's Blackberry Kefir, Patchwork Farms Polenta Bread, Green Mountain Maple Yogurt, Weleda Sage Deodorant, Theraneem Shampoo.

What is an interesting fact that people may not know about you?

My daughter is Iris Gage of Grian Herbs products and apothecary.

Robert Kirigin

How long have you worked at The Coop?

27 years

What is your current position?

Produce Manager

What do you like most about your job?

Working in Produce with real food in its original form, knowing that it is mostly organic, as local as possible, and that it is supporting and agricultural revolution.

What are your favorite products?

Lakewood brand pure pineapple juice - made from real pineapples, packed in glass, and I believe grown in the USA too.

What is an interesting fact that people may not know about you?

I grew up in a New York City apartment that was located directly above a real, old style produce market. Guess it was in the air and I caught the produce bug.