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Tony Bedard

CEO

Frontier Co-op

By championing the idea that doing good in the world and growing a financially successful business is not mutually exclusive, Tony Bedard has been instrumental in realizing Frontier Co-op’s stated purpose; that “Doing Good, Works.” With a global vision and a personal dedication to creating positive impact through the cooperative business model, Tony’s leadership at Frontier Co-op exemplifies doing good by people and planet.

Congratulatory Listings

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Congratulations, Tony, on your well-deserved nomination to the Cooperative Hall of Fame! Your visionary leadership at Frontier

Co-op has inspired many and set a
remarkable example in the cooperative community. Wishing you continued success and recognition!

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Tony, your leadership at Frontier Co-op has been an inspiration to FEDECOVERA. Together, we have promoted well-being and sustainable growth in Guatemala. This recognition reflects your tireless dedication to cooperativism.

 

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

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Congratulations, Tony, on your election to the Coop Hall of Fame! You have been a true pioneer and leader, and Organic Valley has always regarded you as a steadfast
ally in the cooperative movement.

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Congrats to Tony Bedard! Your dedication to sustainable growth and community wellbeing at Frontier Co-op exemplifies true leadership. Your visionary approach has made a profound difference, proving that doing good drives lasting impact and success.

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Your global vision and personal dedication to creating positive impact through the
cooperative business model demonstrates that “Doing Good, Works.” NCBA CLUSA members, directors, and staff congratulate you and applaud your contributions to the cooperative movement by building a more inclusive economy.

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The Park Slope Food Co-op is an appreciative member-owner of Frontier Co-op since 1981. We thank Tony Bedard for his leadership in making Frontier a great cooperative. Congratulations Tony on your induction into the Cooperative Hall of Fame.

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Congratulations, Tony!


Success is influenced by where you start, and your purpose of nourishing people and planet is rooted in what’s right. Your Hall of Fame induction validates that
“Doing good, works!”


Cheers,
Your friends at de Novo Marketing

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Congratulations on your well-deserved induction into the Cooperative Development
Foundation’s Hall of Fame! New Nexus Group is proud to be your friend and partner. Your achievements and dedication truly inspire us.

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It’s an honor partnering with Tony Bedard and an incredible purpose-driven organization like Frontier Co-op. Tony’s leadership around its “Doing Good, Works” mission is inspiring and deserving of this recognition. Congratulations Tony and Frontier Co-op.


– Your friends at PN

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Congratulations, Tony Bedard, on your 2024 Cooperative Hall of Fame award! Your dedication inspires us all.

 

From everyone at RSM US LLP, a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to middle-market leaders.

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Friends of Tony Bedard

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Adam Strauss
Dean Lavallee
Doug O’Brien
Eduardo Pulido
Gene Kahn
Grant Lundberg
Jim Hoagland
Karen Zimbelman
Kevin and Cindy Malchoff
K. Jesse Singerman
Kim Wagner
Kirstie Boyette

Laura and David Kuykendall

Linda Boardman
Lindy Bannister
Mary Griffin
Megan Schulte
Michelle L Schry
New Pioneer Cooperative
Society
Peter Backman
Philip Meldrum
Ravin Donald
Robynn Shrader
Sarah W. Bird
Todd Minichilli

Hard Worker

Born in Waterloo, Iowa, Tony is the 8th child in a blended family of 16 children. Hard work was expected of all of the Bedard kids. They worked as farm hands, cement pourers, roofers, and carpenters. At nine years old Tony started a mowing business with his brother. He brought that ethic to Frontier Co-op, a manufacturer of globally sourced and sustainably produced herbs, botanicals, and plant-based products. As Director of Operations and then as CEO, he joined the work and set the tone - every job is important and every worker is a professional.

Honoring and Planning Committee

Alicia Simmons . Clint Landis
George Siemon . K. Jesse Singerman
Karen Zimbelman . Laura Kuykendall
Lindy Bannister . Megan Lopata
Megan Schulte . Sarah Bird

Nominated by:

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Frontier Co-op

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