REI board of directors

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Governed by members.

Every year, REI members have the opportunity to elect members to the board, each of whom is elected to a three-year term. Those members work with our president and CEO, along with our senior leadership team, to set the direction of the co-op—always centering our shared values.

Board directors must have exceptional judgment and decision-making skills honed by proven business acumen. We look for candidates with relevant experience operating businesses of similar size and scale to REI; a demonstrated history of innovation and disruption in the consumer experience industry; and proven effectiveness as a board member.

Co-op members that would like to nominate themselves for board service may do so through our self-nomination process. All self-nominated candidates are considered during the selection process.

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Learn more about how our board serves the co-op.

Board of Directors

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Chris Carr

Board Chair & Chair of the Executive Committee

Term Expires 2027
Headshot of Edward (Ted) Philip

Edward (Ted) Philip

Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee

Term Expires 2026
Headshot of Dr. Michael McAfee

Dr. Michael McAfee

Chair, Compensation Committee

Term Expires 2025
Headshot of Elizabeth (Liz) Huebner

Elizabeth (Liz) Huebner

Chair, Audit and Finance Committee

Term Expires 2025
Headshot of Matt Compton

Matt Compton

Term Expires 2025
Headshot of Karen (Kari) Glover

Karen (Kari) Glover

Term Expires 2026
Headshot of Patricia Lopez

Patricia Lopez

Term Expires 2027
Headshot of Doug Mack

Doug Mack

Term Expires 2027
Headshot of Sharon Philpott

Sharon Philpott

Term Expires 2026
Headshot of Mary Beth Laughton

Mary Beth Laughton

REI President & CEO, member of the board of directors by virtue of the position.

More information about the REI Board