Twin Cities Co-op Partners Announces New CEO

After a thorough and thoughtful nationwide search, the Twin Cities Co-op Partners Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Nick Seeberger as our new CEO. Nick will begin working at TCCP on August 5th.

Nick comes to TCCP from Valley Natural Foods Co-op in Burnsville, MN where he has been the CEO since 2017. Prior to working at Valley Natural Foods, Nick worked in various positions at the Seward Co-op from 2001-2017. Nick brings a strong work ethic and deep understanding of and passion for cooperative business. He is committed to ensuring that TCCP is a great workplace and a strong and valued part of our community.

With his background and experience in co-op operations and finances, Nick has led organizations through expansion, growth, and change. His demonstrated commitment to cooperative culture and values aligns with TCCP’s mission to build community by developing a strong local food system. Our retail (Wedge Community Co-ops) and warehouse and distribution (Co-op Partners Warehouse) companies are excited for his expertise and leadership.

“Nick Seeberger has a first-rate track record in the co-op natural foods space,” says Sarita Parikh, TCCP Board President. “His successful history with operational excellence, financial management, people leadership, impactful DEI, and community engagement, coupled with his commitment to co-ops and his strategic acumen, make him an excellent choice for TCCP’s future.”

Nick holds a Master of Management Cooperatives and Credit Unions degree from St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He lives in a multi-generational home in St. Paul with his wife, three children, and mother-in-law. His bowling league average last year was a personal best of 182, he enjoys estate sale shopping for art and records, and his favorite co-op produce item is a banana. In fact, Nick recently slipped on a banana peel on a sidewalk, proving that once in a while it does happen!

Please join us in welcoming Nick Seeberger to TCCP in early August and plan to attend our Annual Owner Meeting on October 22 to meet Nick and explore the vision and plans for our co-op’s future!