- Hometown: Glen Ellyn
- Owner #: 2749
Tim Casper was appointed by the Board in August 2026 to fill a vacancy.
Why are you interested in serving on the Prairie Food Board of Directors?
I love the co-op and believe that I can assist in its growth and success.
What does Prairie Food Co-op mean to you?
It’s a place that I can trust to do the right thing by its vendors, staff/volunteers and community.
Employment: Please tell us about your Past or Present Employment
I am currently the owner of, along with my wife, of Life Care Wellness. It is a somatic focused mental health group practice. (I am also the practice manager). Prior to that I was with Jason’s Deli for over 20 years. I started as a store manager and moved into the growth/new market department and then into a managing partner role for the last 10 years.
Volunteer: Membership/Affiliations/Leadership past and present
Volunteer with ARF in Wheaton over the last 2 years. Served on the recreation board for the village of Glen Ellyn for one term.
Which of the following areas do you have expertise?
Management, Event Planning
What experience, education, and skills do you have that you feel will contribute to your effectiveness as a Prairie Food Director?
I have had experience opening 5 restaurant units in new markets. This included community outreach, sales building, event planning, hiring, training, and all facility management. I am very confident in my leadership, communication and accountability.
What are your personal goals for Prairie Food Co-op?
Service to my community is something that is missing in my life. If I can be a small part of the success of the co-op it mean a lot to me.
What experiences have you had with food co-ops in the past?
Every city I have lived I have tried to shop/join the local co-op. Starting with wheatsville co-op in Austin to. Otherwise my extensive restaurant experience has taught me quality, sourcing, food cost, etc.
Why should Owners elect you to the Board of Directors?
Service and servant leadership is a core value of mine. The co-op is one of the few places where you can see the difference being made daily with the stakeholders and community.