Steve Young-Burns

Steve Young-Burns is an experienced sales director with a strong background in the food and beverage industry. Currently serving as the Sales Director at Maple Valley Cooperative since May 2023, Steve is dedicated to producing and marketing organic maple syrup products sustainably. Previously, Steve was the Wholesale Manager at The Good Acre, where innovative programs supported the Twin Cities food system. Notable roles include Director of Sales at Peace Coffee, Sales Director and Managing Partner at Open Gates Group, and CEO at PastureLand Cooperative, showcasing a trajectory of increasing leadership responsibilities. Steve's career began at Blooming Prairie Natural Foods and has included management positions in sales across various companies, supported by degrees in American Studies and Technical Communication from St. Olaf College and Metro State University, respectively.