Doug O’Brien and Vernon Oakes discuss Election Results and Next Steps for Cooperatives

Tune into WOL 1450 AM, 95.9 FM, and the WOL Livestream on November 7th at 10:30 AM ET for "Everything Co-op," hosted by Vernon Oakes. The upcoming episode will include a panel discussion with Doug O'Brien, President & CEO of the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA). Vernon and Doug will delve into the election results and the implications for cooperatives. Additionally, "Everything Co-op" will allow listeners to share their strategies for promoting the cooperative movement after the elections.

Doug O'Brien is the President & CEO of the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) He works with the cooperative community, both domestically and internationally, to deepen their impact and influence. NCBA CLUSA is the primary voice for cooperatives in the United States for using the cooperative business model to empower people in their businesses and communities. Doug has been with NCBA since 2016 and became president and CEO in January 2018. Before coming to NCBA CLUSA, he led the work of the White House Rural Council. He served in top positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture focusing on rural economic development.