Board members who were coopted after the nominated candidates were rebuked by the membership
Excerpted from the REI website . Those 3 Board members have no democratic legitimacy. The narrative by Chris Carr, Chair of the Board of Directors is complete BS and a f. u message to all the members who voted against and defeated the candidates previously selected and nominated by the Board. REI Co-op Board of Directors Introduces New Members Sep 24, 2025 The following is a message from REI Board of Directors Chair Chris Carr: To my fellow co-op members, REI is deeply committed to listening to and learning from its members. The results of our member survey made one thing clear: staying true to our mission and values—inspiring and enabling life outside for all—is among your top priorities. The board of directors’ highest responsibility is to protect the long-term viability of the co-op and ensure we continue to meet your needs. In pursuit of that goal, we believe in assembling a qualified board that brings diverse expertise and lived experience to su...