Born and raised in Michigan, Nick earned a bachelor’s degree in food industry management from Michigan State University and has over a decade of experience in the grocery industry from retail operations, wholesale and private label sales. He currently works for SpartanNash as a product development manager on their OwnBrands team and works with suppliers to create new or redevelop existing products and assists in the placement and pricing strategies of particular categories. Nick likes spending time outdoors biking, camping, and hiking with his fiancée, Bri, and dog, Lila. They all love being on the water or at the beach and there is no shortage of that in the Great Lakes State.