Vernon Oakes
Host
Everything Co-op
Guided by the belief that the power of self-help and community can overcome adversity and provide positive outcomes for society, Vernon Oakes has utilized his radio show, Everything Co-op, to elevate the voices of cooperative leaders who organize, maintain, support, and grow cooperatives. Firm in his belief that cooperatives can solve community problems and help people come out of poverty with dignity, Vernon continues his mission to educate about cooperatives through Common Good Management Services and Everything Co-op.
Congratulatory Listings
Congratulations on your well-deserved Hall of Fame induction! Your support of our hardware business throughout the years was felt far and wide by our team. The cooperative landscape is so much richer because of your impact, passion and dedication.
Congratulations Vernon Oakes, on your induction into the NCBA Hall of Fame. You have worked relentlessly for the coop community and I can’t think of someone more deserving of this award. Thank you for your commitment and dedication in
achieving this great milestone.
By elevating the voices of cooperative leaders who organize, support and grow
cooperatives, your desire to seek transformation through cooperative education is evident. NCBA CLUSA members and staff congratulate you and applaud your contributions to the cooperative movement by building a more inclusive economy.
Vernon, we know why you love co-ops so much!
You genuinely care about people, and you see the co-op model as a way to help people have a good life. Thanks for sharing the co-op story!
Congratulations, Vernon Oakes! As host of “Everything Co-op,” your interviews have demystified cooperatives, making them accessible to all. Your legacy of service, including over 400 interviews, an established LLC/nonprofit, and future cooperative plans will continue to educate and empower generations to come. Your induction into the Co-op Hall of Fame is well deserved. We’re proud to be part of your team!
Vernon, your generosity with your time and wisdom is incomparable. The Common Good team has benefited so much from you as we continue to learn every day how to provide mission-aligned property management to community oriented affordable housing projects.
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Thank you!
You had a vision and made it a reality. Thank you for your dedication to telling the impactful stories of co-ops and co-op leaders from around the world through Everything Co-op. Now the best kept secret is no longer a secret!
Vernon,
Thank you for your mentorship, guidance and dedication to this work. It has been a pleasure getting to learn from you. We admire your tenacity and commitment and are proud to work alongside of you, in cooperation. Congratulations on this and every achievement! Salute!
The Ajani Group
Esther, Gary, Mavery, Stephen & Teia
Friends of Vernon Oakes
Ann Fedorchak
Casey Fannon
Cathy Statz
Chris and Carole Kerns
Dami Odetola
David Finkelstein
David J. Thompson
Diane Gasaway
Doug and Alisa O’Brien
Gary W. Hampton,
ACE Board Chair
James Woody
Jim Jones
Judy Ziewacz
Karen Zimbelman
Kirstie Boyette
Margaret M. Bau
Margaret Lund
Mark Goehring
Martin Lowery
Mary Griffin
Mary Ann Rothman
Michelle L. Schry
Pat Thornton
Paul Bradley
Rob McClinton
William J. Nelson
Honoring and Planning Committee
Casey Fannon . Mark Goehring
Terry Appleby . Thane Joyal . Pat Thornton
Nominated by:
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National Cooperative Bank and Columinate