After 19 years of leadership, E. Kim Coontz is retiring as the founding Executive Director of the California Center for Cooperative Development (CCCD) on September 30, 2026. In her farewell message, she reflects on the collaborative effort that built the organization, expresses deep gratitude to her colleagues, and shares her confidence in CCCD's future under incoming Executive Director Leila Roberts.

Explore how cooperative ownership offers a viable succession strategy for independent veterinary practices to preserve local ownership and retain staff. Hear firsthand from veterinarians and development experts who successfully transitioned two rural clinics to an all-employee-owned model.