From the farm, the meat plant, the fulfillment center, the office, and
the farm store- it requires a lot of dedicated people to carry out our mission every day.

MARSHALL BARTLETT | CO-FOUNDER & CEO

Marshall grew up on the Home Place and fell in love with the farm and his hometown throughout his childhood. After graduating from the Mississippi School of Math and Science, Marshall left the south to attend Dartmouth College for undergrad. After college he spent time in Montana, completed an AmeriCorps term in New Orleans rebuilding houses destroyed in Katrina, and eventually ran operations for a small business specializing in sourcing local meat for New Orleans chefs. In 2014, at the age of 24, Marshall returned to the Home Place with a new vision for the family farm, and has worked for the last 10 years to bring this vision to reality. You can usually find him on the Home Place Monday through Saturday somewhere between the meat plant, the farming operation, and the Farm Store. He often gives farm tours and butcher classes at the Home Place. He spends his off farm time with his wife Katie and daughter Joan, or traveling to help/ learn from other farmers and meat processors.

JEMISON BARTLETT | CO-FOUNDER AND CFO

Jemison earned a BA in economics from the University of the South and an MBA from Texas A&M University with a concentration in agricultural finance. His background and career in banking adds business, finance, and management experience to HPP’s operations. Creating a financially successful and environmentally sustainable company in Como, MS is Jemison’s mission for the Home Place.

JOHN JORDAN PROCTOR | VICE PRESIDENT

John Jordan Proctor grew up in Glen Allan, Mississippi where his family farms for a living. He came to HPP in 2014 as our first summer intern, while he was studying English and environmental studies at Ole Miss, and he quickly became everyone's favorite HPP team member. We hired him as soon as we could in 2015! From the beginning he's done it all, including working the farm, butchering, delivery, sales and even directly managed our Farm Store. He is passionate about building viable agricultural models that give farmers opportunities outside of the commodity industry. John Jordan places a high value on the kinds of experiences, relationships and environments that regenerative agriculture provides. He and his wife Mary live happily with their three dogs in Memphis, Tennessee.

DUKE ROGERS | OPERATIONS MANAGER

Duke Rogers was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi and after meeting his wife settled down in the North Mississippi region. He’s a father to two daughters and prioritizes spending time with family, often outdoors. In search of healthier ways of living, Duke and his family became passionate about growing and producing their own food. They began raising all of their own chicken, beef as well as some vegetables from their home. This dedication to healthier living eventually led him to cross paths with Home Place Pastures, and we couldn’t be happier about it. Duke is a man of faith, and he aims to bring these commitments to all facets of his life. Before arriving at Home Place Pastures, Duke led two different companies as the Director of Operations for a total of 27 years. He stepped in and helped fill a big void at Home Place, and we’re grateful to have his experience and leadership.

KELLI JEFFORDS | OFFICE MANAGER 

Kelli came on board in 2022, and immediately took on a massive amount of responsibility. We were in desperate need of some administrative help, and she brought a new level of experience to our team. Even though she manages our office, she’s always quick to lend a helping hand whenever and wherever needed. When she’s not hard at work at the Home Place, she spends her spare time helping to rescue stray dogs all over North Mississippi. Originally from Olive Branch, Kelli now resides near Sardis and is one of the cornerstones of our farm. 

MELISSA DHORITY | FARM STORE MANAGER

When Melissa showed up for work here almost two years ago, she knew instantly she was in the right place. Having grown up near Independence, Mississippi she felt right at home on the farm. She arrived as a line cook, but her undeniable people skills and charm became evident and she quickly took on managing all front of house duties at the Farm Store. Odds are, if you’ve had a good experience at our Farm Store it’s thanks to Melissa! On her days off she enjoys spending time with her two sons, her husband and baking desserts; the same desserts that are sometimes featured at Home Place! 

JOSH JAMES | CHEF & FARM STORE MANAGER

Josh grew up in a family that always held cooking and eating together in high regard. He left his Mississippi Delta home and struck out west. While living in Teton County, Wyoming in his early twenties, Josh decided to pursue a full-time culinary career. He spent the next 10 years honing his skills in various kitchens around the Jackson Hole area before eventually moving back home to Mississippi to raise a family. You can find him putting his skills to use at the Farm Store, just miles away from where his journey started.

WESLEY LEDFORD | PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Hailing from just down the road in Batesville, Mississippi, Wesley Ledford has become one of the most skilled and knowledgeable butchers at Home Place. He supervises our team of butchers 5 days a week under USDA inspection. When he’s not at Home Place, he prioritizes spending time with his family, and eating good with his friends. 

BRIAN DHORITY | HARVEST FLOOR SUPERVISOR 

Brian is from Coldwater, Mississippi, where he has spent the majority of his adult life working in agriculture. In his leisure time, he enjoys hunting and fishing, as well as spending quality moments with his two sons. Each week Brian leads our harvest team, as well as maintaining and repairing all of the machines necessary to our success!

  • LANCE MOSS | BUTCHER

    Lance joined the team in 2017 and is one of our longest tenured associates at Home Place. Lance has been with us through thick and thin, and has settled into a critical butchering role here at the farm. If you catch him outside of work you can find him hanging around the house, cooking with this family. He’s a family man who loves spending time with the grandbaby and caring for his dogs.

  • DESTINY STEPP | FULFILLMENT

    She drives all of the trucks, can put in a hard day’s work with the best of them, and has been the backbone of our fulfillment center since she came on board. When she’s not working at Home Place, she’s showing cattle and taking care of her little boy Waylen. If you’ve received a package in the mail from Home Place, she’s probably the one who packed it!

  • QUANTICO “TICO” BUTTS | BUTCHER & HARVEST FLOOR TECHNICIAN

    Tico is Como, Mississippi born and raised. In fact, at some point his family even worked at the Home Place with Marshall’s father. When Tico isn't working on the harvest floor or butchering, he likes to spend as much time as he can fishing and chilling with his friends and family.

  • J.D. YEATON | FARM STORE BUTCHER

    After retiring from the Marine Corps, J.D. settled down in our neck of the woods. Once he found Home Place it soon became his Thursday lunch spot and he became a welcomed regular. When the opportunity arose for a butcher position at the Farm Store, he joined the team and has been learning whole animal butchery through hands-on experience every week since. He cuts every pork chop and steak we sell in-store and provides invaluable leadership and support to our staff. He’s also the reason we sell brisket burgers, so thank him for that if you see him!

  • TONY WREN | FURTHER PROCESSING

    Meet Tony Wren- born and raised in Como, Mississippi with 5 children and 6 grandchildren to his name. Tony provides critical oversight to all of our sausages and ground products. When he’s not “on the grind” at Home Place, Tony likes to stay busy with carpentry projects. He also enjoys singing and working around the house. Did we mention he can sing?!

  • GRACIE WILLIAMS | FARM STORE STAFF

    After turning sixteen in the summer of 2023- Gracie showed up at Home Place in search of her first job. She grew up farming and working for her family; whose background is earthwork. She learned the importance of soil conservation at an early age. A year into working here she started to understand that the Home Place mission is more than just quality meat and food, but also about helping our farm ecosystem. There’s not a job she has not done at the Farm Store and she frequently goes above and beyond to ensure everyone who ventures out to Home Place has a good experience.

  • KAHLIL POLLARD | FURTHER PROCESSING & SANITATION

    At 26 years old, Kahlil came on with Home Place in the fall of 2024 and has quickly become a key contributor. Formerly in the Air Force, Kahlil brings a ton of energy and positivity to the Home Place staff every day. Kahlil likes to make music, play video games and get as much quality time in with his family as possible.

  • JAMES “CHOP” JACKSON | BUTCHER & HARVEST FLOOR TECHNICIAN

    Como born and raised, Chop came on board with us in 2022 and weimmediately recognized his grit and determination in the face of a tough day ofwork. Chop grew up working on farms in North Mississippi and even worked with Marshall’s father at the cotton gin in Como. James has 4 kids, and spends all of his free time raising them up. He’s also got the coolest nickname a butcher could ever have.

  • JEREMY BRANNON | BUTCHER

    Jeremy grew up in Tunica, Mississippi and has previously worked on catfish farms in the Delta. When he moved to Sardis in 2024, we were happy to have him join the team. An avid outdoorsman, Jeremy spends as much time as possible hunting, fishing and being in nature. 

  • CHARLES “CHUCK” FOLSOM | BUTCHER

    Born in California, raised in Mississippi, Chuck came to the Home Place after a 30 year career in welding. Chuck has 3 kids, 5 grandkids and one great grandson. He keeps spirits high in the processing room, and has impeccable taste in music. When he’s DJ’ing in the processing room these days he’s keeping Moneybagg Yo and Lee Williams on rotation.

  • AUBREY “BILL” TURNER | BUTCHER 

    Bill grew up right around the corner from Home Place in Senatobia, Mississippi. He played lead snare in the famed Rising Star Fife and Drum Band with his grandfather Otha Turner. Bill has a background working in warehouses and operating forklifts, and brings a strong work ethic to the team at Home Place. Catch Bill riding fourwheelers and spending time with his wife and kids when he’s off work. Bill carries on his family’s musical traditions by playing the drums for his local church.

  • SHEILA | GUARDIAN

    She may only have 3 legs, but she does not want your sympathy! To date, the only people she really cares about are Marshall and his lovely wife Katie. Sheila keeps a close eye on everyone and everything happening out here. About 2 years ago she got hit by a car and lost a leg, but she still soldiers on and we love her for it.