Durham Central Market began through the efforts of folks in several neighborhoods near downtown Durham who saw a need and were excited about the possibility of creating a grocery/market that focused on locally-produced food. Our goal is to create a neighborhood co-op grocery that reflects Durham's unique culture and community, and that will serve those who live and work in the heart of Durham.

The Mission of Durham Central Market is:

• To serve the central Durham community.
• To sell high quality food and other products with special emphasis on locally grown and produced goods.
• To practice sustainability in our business by using resources wisely, and by promoting goods produced in a sustainable manner.
• To foster a workplace based on respect, dignity, and fair compensation.

The 7 Co-operative Principles

The co-operative principles are guidelines by which co-operatives put their values of of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity into practice. Read more about the 7 principles of co-operatives HERE.

DCM By-Laws

This iteration of the DCM By-Laws, the rules by which the co-op is run, was adopted by the DCM Board effective 9/1/09.

Board of Directors

Michael Bacon holds a Master of Arts degree in Geography with an emphasis on urban issues and geographical information systems.  He currently works at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as the senior systems engineer for the campus-wide electronic mail service.  Michael currently serves as president of the board of directors. Back

Robin Arcus has a degree in business administration and works for Durham Regional Financial Center, a consumer credit counseling agency. Robin has lived in Durham since 1988 and is one of the original organizers of Durham Central Market.  She is currently secretary on the board of directors. Back

Pam Campa is an artist by avocation and has an Associate of Arts degree in Biological Parks Management. She has been involved in cooperative grocery sales since the mid 80's, first in Gainesville, Florida and then in Durham and Chapel Hill. Her experience encompasses all aspects of cooperative market management and operation as she has held positions in sales, purchasing, membership, and human resources.  She was also intimately involved with the physical relocation of a cooperative market. She co-owned and operated a retail business in Florida in the 70's, and she moved to Durham in 1989. She  was on the original steering committee for DCM and she currently co-chairs the Marketing and Membership Committee. Back

Stephen Hren is a writer, builder, and teacher living near downtown Durham, NC. He is the coauthor with his wife of a book on renewable energy titled The Carbon-Free Home, and has also written articles for magazines such as Organic Gardening and Home Power. He has a decade of experience retrofitting historic homes as well as building his own home earlier this decade. He teaches for Duke Continuing Studies and Solar Energy International, a nonprofit promoting green energy. Back

Danny Siegle has lived in Old North Durham since 2002, but first came to Durham as a student at the North Carolina School of Science and Math. Danny works at Biogen-Idec and is a part-time graduate student with BRITE at North Carolina Central University. Danny is the chair of the location committee. Back

Beth Fowler has an Masters degree in Information Science.  She works for the CHAI Core in the School of Public Health at UNC-Chapel Hill as an internet architect/usability specialist on web-based cancer and nutrition research interventions.  Beth first moved to Durham in 1982. After living in other parts of the Triangle, she finally saw the light and returned to Durham in 2003. She currently serves as chair of the DCM IT Committee and Treasurer. Back

Don Moffitt consults on business development, primarily with local businesses. He has lived in Durham since 1992 and is married to Sidney Cruze. Together they have a four year old daughter. Previously he worked with Whole Foods Market for 18 years, serving as Vice President of Store Development for seven years and Regional President for eight. He’s been on the Eno River Association’s board for 12 years, is the treasurer and chairs the Audit & Finance Committee. In addition to serving on the board of the Association, he serves on the Durham City-County Planning Commission and the board of the NC Conservation Network, and is the assistant coach of his daughter’s soccer team. He earned a professional Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas (Austin, 1980) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, 2008). Back