Board/Governance

The member-owners of the DPFC will exercise control of the business through selection of a Board of Directors, as laid out in the organization’s by-laws. The board will select a General Manager who will be responsible for the operations of the store. Member-owners in good standing are eligible to run for a position on the Board of Directors in our annual elections.

Lanay
Gilbert-Williams

Elected Board Member &
Board President
2 Year Term, 2024-2027

Charles Walker

Board Appointee
2025-2026

Maia Anthony

Board Member
3 Year Term, 2023-2026

DeWayne Wells

DBCFSN Board Appointee
3 Year Term, 2025-2028

Sharlene Burris

Board Appointee
Secretary, 3 Year Term 2026-2029

Malik Yakini

DBCFSN Board Appointee,
2025-2028

Gabrielle Davis

Elected Board Member & Treasurer
3 Year Term 2025-2028

Desiree M. Ferguson

DBCFSN Board Appointee
3 Year Term, 2025-2028

shakara tyler

DBCFSN Board Appointee
2025-2028

The Detroit People’s Food Co-op is a Black-led and community-owned grocery cooperative. The co-op’s purpose is to provide improved access to healthy food and food education to Detroit residents. Meeting the needs of the community is achieved through the democratic control of the co-op by its member/owners.