This Week on Everything Co-op: Pat Thornton, Justin Franks & Rob McClinton Interviews 2024 Cooperative Hall of Famer. Vernon Oakes

Be sure to tune into WOL 1450 AM, 95.9 FM, and the WOL Livestream on October 10, 2024, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am Eastern Time for Everything Co-op.

Following Vernon Oakes' induction into the Cooperative Hall of Fame on October 3rd, the Everything Co-op team will take a moment to celebrate his achievement and honor his contributions. Team members Justin Franks, Rob McClinton, and PatThorntonwill interview Vernon and reflect on his journey in cooperatives.

Join us in the celebration by calling into the show at 800-450-7876, to share your experiences with Everything Co-op or to extend your personal congratulations to Vernon. We invite you to be part of our tribute to Vernon Oakes.

Vernon Oakesis a consummate advocate for cooperatives. He is a Past President of the National Association of Housing Cooperatives and has served on several boards and committees to advance the interests of cooperatives. He also served on the Limited Equity Cooperative Task Force, established by Anita Bonds, At-Large Member of the Council of the District of Columbia. Vernon is an MBA graduate of Stanford University, who has used his business acumen to benefit the community by promoting the added value of the cooperative business model.