# Rick Nordvold

**URL:** https://growthoperators.com/people/rick-nordvold/
**Author:** Growth Operators
**Published:** November 5, 2024

> Rick Nordvold is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Growth Operators and Chairman and Managing Partner of NORTH Partners. Since founding Growth Operators in 2010, Rick has helped build the company from a one-person consulting firm into a nationwide, operator-led professional...

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Rick Nordvold is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Growth Operators and Chairman and Managing Partner of NORTH Partners. Since founding Growth Operators in 2010, Rick has helped build the company from a one-person consulting firm into a nationwide, operator-led professional services and advisory firm.

As Executive Chairman, Rick focuses on the areas most critical to Growth Operators’ long-term success: advancing the firm’s vision, strengthening its culture, deepening key client and marketplace relationships, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Rick also leads NORTH Partners, the investment holding company he co-founded with Molly Hiller. NORTH Partners provides a long-term ownership and investment platform for Growth Operators and future businesses. Through NORTH Partners, Rick brings a disciplined approach to investment, governance, leadership development, strategic partnerships, and long-term value creation.

Before founding Growth Operators, Rick spent nearly 20 years in accounting, finance, corporate development, and operational leadership. He began his career in public accounting at Arthur Andersen before joining Best Buy, where he led Corporate Development and Corporate Finance. He later served as CFO of Golf Galaxy, leading its initial public offering and subsequent merger with Dick’s Sporting Goods, and then led finance and operations for Griffin International Companies.

Rick is passionate about building enduring businesses, developing exceptional leaders, and creating sustainable growth. He also serves on the boards of several for-profit and nonprofit organizations.