Jeff Bessmer

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.