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Jeff Bessmer

General Manager at GreenStar Cooperative Market

Jeff Bessmer is an experienced cooperative manager with a comprehensive background in retail, housing, and food sectors. Currently serving as General Manager at GreenStar Cooperative Market since June 2022, Jeff previously held various managerial roles at Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, including Category Point of Sale Manager and Interim Human Resources Manager. Jeff's expertise spans strategic planning, operational management, and member engagement, demonstrated during tenures at organizations such as Tacoma Food Co-op as General Manager and Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative as Executive Director. Additionally, Jeff has contributed to research initiatives that influenced the cooperative sector and holds a Masters of Management in Cooperatives and Credit Unions from Saint Mary's University.

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Ithaca, United States

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GreenStar Cooperative Market

GreenStar is a consumer cooperative, collectively owned by over 12,000 member-owners. Everyone is welcome to shop at GreenStar Food Co-op, where we celebrate fresh groceries, whole foods, sustainable living, and the transformative power of a strong local economy. With 3 locations across the Ithaca and Collegetown, NY region, we take pride in opening our doors to everyone in the community.


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51-200

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