07/29/2026
Meet our next Executive Director: Nat West!
Vancouver Farmers Market is excited to announce Nat West as our next Executive Director, beginning August 3, 2026.
Nat was selected following a national search led by our Board of Directors, staff, and community partners, with support from Holt Strategies. His entrepreneurial experience, civic leadership, and commitment to building stronger communities made him the standout choice to lead VFM into its next chapter.
Nat founded Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider in 2011, growing it from a small startup into a nationally distributed craft beverage brand with distribution across 13 states, as well as Canada, Europe, and East Asia. During the company’s 12-year history, it contributed more than $280,000 to nonprofit organizations. Nat also ran for Portland City Council in 2024, finishing fifth in the city’s first ranked-choice voting election.
As we advance our 2026–2030 strategic priorities to strengthen small businesses, expand vibrant public spaces, and increase access to local food, we’re excited to welcome Nat’s leadership and vision to help us achieve our most ambitious chapter yet!
Visit our website to learn more about VFM, and stop by the Downtown Vancouver Farmers Market this Saturday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. to say hello to Nat!