Meet Our Team

I am a quirky cheese nerd raised by Italians in Philadelphia.  I can say that food, eating, gathering people and making people happy has been a part of my life since I was a child. Now, as a cheesemonger, I am lucky to be given the platform to find and support agriculture in a meaningful way, resulting in a selection of beautiful products that nurture and nourish our customers, their friends and their families. My favorite moments are when I make the first cut into a wheel of cheese.  All the efforts in making that cheese lead to this moment. To share it with others and help them see the magic in that moment is one of the most satisfying parts of my job.

I am the 4th generation of Pemberton Farms and literally grew up in the business. I started stocking shelves and ringing the registers at a young age and continued to work in all departments of the store through high school. I studied consumer science at the University of Alabama which helped shape my passion for retail. From there I moved to Boulder, CO and worked for the grocery chain Sprouts Farmers Market, holding numerous positions including store manager for 2 years. I have been full time at Pemberton since May 2018 and am currently a specialty food/ grocery buyer and front end manager. In my free time, you can find me with my partner Jamie and our dog Maurice either hiking, skiing or spending time with friends and family. 

 Hi, I am Mike Soldat and I am the Dairy Buyer at Pemberton Farms. I started working in early 2018. I enjoy my position because I like being able to connect people with food they want to eat! Being able to do this, often as a result of talking directly to the person, helps build a better connection. I feel that building a community is important to my work, and these interactions work towards that cause. I’ve been in retail for roughly 12 years, most of it in a grocery store. In my free time I love to read, write and create art. I also like to venture into the wilderness when it’s warm out! 

Hello! I am Dennis Ruiz, the Outsourcing and Natural Pet Food Buyer at Pemberton Marketplace. I also help out with expanding the options for folks seeking out gluten-free, nut-free, organic, and other specialized offerings, as well as everyone’s favorite indulgence—the chocolate section. I’ve been a member of the Pemberton family since the spring of 2015, but I’ve been in the food industry for roughly 7 years, including stints at different retail stores and coffee shops around Cambridge. Since I’m a supporter of local, organic, and sustainable products, one of the best things about working at Pemberton is being able to connect and talk with our customers and learn about the food they want to eat. I’m currently in school pursuing a bachelor’s in business administration, and in my spare time I love to cook and eat different types of food, drink sprinkling (rose!) wine, enjoy time with my partner and friends, explore new places, and spoil my dog, Bean. If you see me walking around, please don’t hesitate to ask me about anything from dog food to dark chocolate, I’m here to help you!

My name is Sergio Sotelo and I am a Spanish-Basque journalist turned local food sourcer and regenerative agriculture enthusiast. I come to Pemberton Farms with 20 years of experience in communications, marketing, media production and non-profit management. At our marketplace, I serve as Food Visionary Manager within the deli and catering departments. My aim is to contribute to maintaining Pemberton Farm's reputation as a place to go for shoppers who value high quality products and thoughtful customer service. In my spare time, I love to hike the White Mountains and experiment with homemade fermented foods.

Hi!  I'm Steve Jasinski and I am the Controller here at Pemberton Farms.  I arrived in January 2019 after 30+ years holding a number of roles within Corporate structures.  Most recently, I was with Ethan Allen Retail, Inc. as their Manager, Operations Support where I worked with Independent Dealers in the US as well as around the world, digging into the backend of our Point of Sale systems.  My career focused mostly on operational aspects, but also had its share of financial experiences within budgeting and general ledger activities.  My spare time revolves around my wife of 20+ years, our 2 kids or our 3 dogs.  I also love to get onto the golf course when the weather allows, although I'm not sure my game classifies as "golf".