Cooperative Hall of Fame "America's Legacy of Cooperation"
Established by the National Cooperative Business Association, the Cooperative Hall of Fame honors those distinguished individuals whose contributions to cooperative business have been genuinely heroic. Inductees are limited to a prestigious group carefully selected to preserve the nature of this special recognition. It is a distinct honor to be inducted into the Cooperative Hall of Fame.
The Cooperative Hall of Fame is housed in the offices of the National Cooperative Business Association in Washington, DC, where a permanent collection of commemorative plaques tells of the contributions made by each inductee. In addition, this website highlights each inductee and their many contributions to cooperatives.
The Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) administers the Cooperative Hall of Fame. Nominations are received annually and reviewed by a screening and a selection committee, each composed of current leaders from the various sectors of the U.S. cooperative movement.
The Cooperative Hall of Fame induction ceremony is also a major fundraising event for CDF. It is fitting that the occasion to bestow the highest honor of the cooperative community on those individuals who have selflessly given of their lives to promote cooperatives, is also a vehicle to raise funds to perpetuate their work and life-long commitment.
Meet the Inductees
Cooperative Hall of Fame Members

The members of the Cooperative Hall of Fame congratulate Clark Arrington, Vern Dosch, Andrew Reicher, and Karen Zimbelman. Your work in education, training, and development strengthens cooperatives, empowers communities, and improves lives. Welcome to the Hall of Fame!
Ann Hoyt
Charlie Stenholm
Chuck Snyder
David J. Thompson
Dennis Bolling
Dennis Johnson
Howard Brodsky
Jessica Gordon Nembhard
Jim Jones
Judy Zeiwacz
Larry Blanchard
Marilyn Scholl
Martin Lowery
Michael Mercer
Paul Bradley
Pete Crear
Rich Larochelle
Rosemary Mahoney
Terry Appleby
Terry Lewis
Walden Swanson and Kate Sumberg
William J. Nelson
CUNA Mutual Group

CUNA Mutual Group congratulates Clark Arrington, Vern Dosch, Andrew Reicher, and Karen Zimbelman on their induction into the 2021 Cooperative Hall of Fame. We applaud each of you for your dedication to the cooperative movement.
Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund
The entire Federation Family Congratulates the 2021 Class of Cooperative Hall of Fame Inductees.
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You all have played an intricate role in advancing the cooperative movement across the nation and around the world.

NCBA CLUSA & CDF Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the NCBA CLUSA and the Cooperative Development Foundation applaud the outstanding accomplishments of the 2021 inductees to the Cooperative Hall of Fame. Thank you for your service to cooperatives.


Carla Decker
Christina Jennings
Christopher Roe
Chuck Snyder
Cornelius Blanding
Dave Swanson
Deb Trocha
Devin Fuhrman
Diane Gasaway
Emma Lindberg
Erbin Crowell
Esteban Kelly
Howard Brodsky
Jeffrey Connor
Juan Fernandez
Judy Zeiwacz
Larry Blanchard
Linda Tank
Michelle Schry
Paul Bradley
Rich Larochelle
National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International
The NCBA CLUSA members and staff congratulate Clark Arrington, Vern Dosch, Andrew Reicher, and Karen Zimbelman on their induction into the 2021 Cooperative Hall of Fame. We applaud each of you for your dedication to the cooperative movement.

Nationwide

Nationwide proudly honors the 2021 Cooperative Hall of Fame inductees. Having achieved the highest recognition in the cooperative community, we celebrate your success and lifelong commitment to cooperative values. Congratulations to Clark Arrington, Vern Dosch, Andrew Reicher and Karen Zimbelman!
2021 Hall of Fame Sponsors
Hall of Fame Sponsors



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Banquet Sponsors


Table Sponsors
Capital Impact Partners
CoBank
Columinate & Common Good Management Services
CooperationWorks!
CSI Support & Development Services
CUNA Mutual Group
Credit Union National Association/National Credit Union Foundation
Delaware Electric Cooperative
Equal Exchange & Cooperative Fund of New England
Forsyth Street Advisors
JSI
National Cooperative Bank
National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International
National Co+op Grocers
National Information Solutions Cooperative
National Milk Producers Federation
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation
Nationwide
NRTC
Seed Commons
Shared Capital Cooperative
Urban Homesteading Assistance Board
U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council