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 Lisa Sedlar is the President and Chief Operating Officer of New Seasons Market. She hails from the mighty Midwest but thinks living in Portland is like “hitting the Karmic jackpot. We have loads of creative people here who have a deep passion for the environment, for the arts, and for supporting local, sustainably-grown food."
Lisa is a formally trained chef and has worked in retail food markets for over 20 years, in positions ranging from Store Chef to Director of Purchasing to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “I’m a total foodie, but I’m not a food elitist—I love my mom’s tuna noodle casserole with French fried onions on top…gee can you tell I’m from the Midwest?”
In addition to being passionate about food and food security, Lisa believes strongly that business leaders have a responsibility to the communities they serve. “New Seasons Market was founded on sustainable business practices. From our partnerships with local farmers and support for nonprofits, to our innovative staff healthcare programs and green building initiatives, we take an active role in our community. I’m committed to making sure New Seasons Market is an easy and fun place to shop – food is a celebration, not a chore! Our motto around here is “speak up” and that goes for everyone—staff, customers, neighborhood groups, vendors, you name it!”
Lisa is on the board of directors for the Oregon Food Bank and the Portland Public Market. She also serves on the business advisory committees of the Food Alliance and the Food Innovation Center. Lisa is a member of the City Club of Portland and the Portland Rotary.
She and her family live on a farm just South of Portland. They enjoy taking care of their farm animals, bird-watching, trail rides, cooking Sunday brunch together and playing horseshoes.
You can reach Lisa at lisas@newseasonsmarket.com. |
