Tom and Denna
Mark
Amanda
Mark
Garden Center Manager
Growing up in this family business has provided me with a lifetime of joy and wonderful experiences. From the early days of working as a child along side my father Leo to the days in college, to today, Pemberton has been my second home. Much has changed during that time yet much is the same. Relationships, customer service, selection and quality remain the key to a successful business. A simple rule I have lived by is try to treat others as I would like to be treated. Now in my 25th year of being here full time; the love, passion and commitment for what I do remains the same and it now gives me great joy to watch our children, the 4th generation, join in the business like we did with our dad a long time ago.
Greg
Amanda
Mark
Store Manager
I am a member of 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 the stores General Manager. In my free time, you can find me with my partner Jamie and our dog Maurice either hiking, camping, skiing or spending time with friends and family.
Amanda
Amanda
Amanda
Hiring & Onboarding Manager
I am a 4th generation member of Pemberton Farms that joined the family business in the midst of the pandemic. In March 2020, I began personal shopping in between my Zoom classes as a Special Education Teacher and full time over the summer. I loved working alongside my family members and ultimately decided that my heart was fully invested in Pemberton Farms. I’m currently busy learning new aspects of the business every day! In my free time, you can find me relaxing at home, cooking, walking around the Middlesex Fells and playing with my adorable and mischievous dog Tater.
Laynie
Laynie
Amanda
Garden Center Manager
I joined my family at Pemberton Farms in the spring of 2021 as a manager in the garden center alongside my uncle, Mark. The garden center has been a great place to expand my plant knowledge and share my passion for horticulture with our customers. Prior to working at Pemberton, I held many botany related jobs across the west coast, from growing native plants in Oregon to researching habitats of Bighorn Sheep in Idaho. In my free time you can find me outside playing with my dog, Semper.
James
Laynie
James
Dairy/Frozen Buyer
I began my Pemberton Farms journey working alongside my Uncle Mark and my Grandfather Leo during the busy Holiday months. Since then, I have worked in many departments throughout the store. As a fourth generation member of the Pemberton Family I hope to grow the business to new heights, and continue the great work our Family has done in the Cambridge community.
Scott
Laynie
James
Beer & Spirits Buyer
My name is Scott Kendall and I am the Beer/Spirits buyer for Pemberton Farms. I have been working here since December of 1981. I enjoy interacting with customers and sourcing new products for the store. In my free time I love spending time with family and friends, as well as watching sports!
Dennis
Dennis
Dennis
Controller
Hello! I am Dennis Ruiz, the Controller 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!
Arlene
Dennis
Dennis
Credit Manager
My name is Arlene Farber and I am the Credit Manager for Pemberton Farms. I started working part-time in the Gift Basket department in December of 1993, answering phones and processing the Christmas gift basket orders. My responsibilities grew and changed over time, as did the store and now 30+ years later, I’m still here, working with the Saidnawey Family. In my spare time I enjoy lake living, needlepoint, walking and spending time with my grandchildren.
Gwen
Dennis
Gwen
Lead Grocery Buyer
My name is Gwen and I have been working at Pemberton Farms for three years as a buyer. I have a “you are what you eat” focus on functional foods and work to fill our store with life enhancers, better beverages, energy boosting snacks, and local clean eats. I am a chocaholic, wine enthusiast, cheese monger, and runner! I have an incredible sense of trends and am able to get the into our store and on your tables quickly! Before I started working here I was a Chef at Le Cordon Bleu in Hollywood, CA and a teaching Chef at LA Foodworks.
Hunter
Seabert
Seabert
BWL and Cheese Manager
I landed at Pemberton Farms after a decade learning the ropes by working my way through various specialty grocery stores in Vermont and Boston. I want our shelves to tell a unique story and speak to everyone who comes through the doors, so we celebrate slow food, local sourcing, and artisanal production while preserving accessible price points for everyday pantry staples. When I'm not "playing store," I'm probably in the Public Garden with a pulpy novel, zooming through the city on a weird old Swiss road bike, haunting the balcony at Somerville/Brattle, or singing along to the Grateful Dead.
Seabert
Seabert
Seabert
Meat and Seafood Manager
My name is Seabert and I have been working at Pemberton Farms since 1999. I began as the produce manager and am currently the meat and seafood manager, which allows me to engage with all out customers which I love to do. I’ve been working in food retail for over 20 years. I started working at the meat department in a local supermarket in Cambridge and then I moved to the Harvest Food Coop, where I held the position of meat manager for ten years. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends and spending time with my wife and kids.
Taylor
Seabert
Taylor
Gift Basket Manager
HI! I'm Taylor, and I am your Gift Basket & E-Commerce Manager. I have been working for food and grocery distribution since 2020 and have really enjoyed learning all the ins and outs. Joining the Pemberton family has been an amazing experience, and feels just like that, a family. I truly enjoy helping you make your basket dreams come true. I especially love getting to hear from our customers about how happy they are with their gifts. Outside of work I enjoy trying out different restaurants and going on hikes with my two dogs and husband.
Ralph
Michelle
Ralph
Produce Manager
I started working for Pemberton in 1986. I've also worked for Whole Foods for 10 years as a produce assistant manager. I have real passion for the industry and providing fresh quality food to our customer's daily. I enjoy interacting with customers and sourcing the freshest produce for the store. In my free time I enjoy watching sports, movies, and spending time with friends and family.
Yali
Michelle
Ralph
Front-End Manager
My name is Yali and I am the Front-End Manager, Events Coordinator, and oversee our personal shoppers in the Delivery department. After growing up knowing the Pemberton name, I found myself working here. After all, being a people person who loves food, it made perfect sense. In my free time I can be found crafting, volunteering or adventuring!
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle
Specialty Cheese Buyer
Hey y'all! I'm Michelle.
I have been working in the cheese industry for about 8 years and have been at Pemberton since 2019. I love the sense of community here. My favorite part of the job is getting to know our customers and making their days more delicious. Outside of Pemby's, you'll find me with friends, family, and my four-legged wild child, Cody.
Glen
Alicia
Alicia
Grocery Manager
My name is Glen and I am the Grocery Manager.
Alicia
Alicia
Alicia
Pet & Bulk Buyer
Joey
Alicia
Joey
Deli Manager
Marco
Social Media Manager