Without our team we would be lost. Our goal is to provide local residents with sustainable jobs and the opportunity for growth. We’re proud to say that many of our team members have learned the trade from the ground up, and continue to build their skills everyday.
Marshall Bartlett - Co-Founder and CEO
Marshall grew up in Como but pursued an education outside of Mississippi. After graduating from Dartmouth College, he returned south to complete an AmeriCorps term in New Orleans. While working for a local food business in the crescent city he solidified his plan to take the Home Place in a new direction. At the age of 24 Marshall returned home to build Home Place into what it is today.
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.
May Leinhart
The oldest of the Bartlett children, May mediates, counsels, and offers grant writing assistance and research support. She has a professional background in land and water conservation, and has worked on conservation policy and funding in Tennessee, New Mexico, South Carolina, and New York state. She lives on a farm outside Cooperstown, NY with her husband and two children, and visits the Homeplace often (especially during their long, dark winters).
Tavoris Butts aka Poo - Slaughter Technician
Poo has been working with us since early 2018 and we wouldn't want to run the slaughterhouse without her. She's one of the three members of our slaughter crew and keeps everyone in high spirits. Poo has worked in kitchens and in grocery stores all around Como before we scooped her up. She lives in Como with her son Tavis.
Fred Moss - Slaughter Technician
Fred Moss is a vital member of our slaughter crew. He works with Carlos and Poo to ensure the humane handling of every one of our animals. He’s a team player, and always willing to lend a hand no matter the task. Fred has worked around farms his entire life and brings a ton of experience to Home Place. Fred loves to fish and can be found hanging out with his friends and family on the weekends. Fred was born and raised in Como.
Sam Roberts - Operations Manager
Sam began his meat journey as a teenager, as a grocery store clerk at a meat counter in his hometown of Memphis, TN. He has since worked in various facets of the industry for over 12 years, from running a local butcher shop to managing a wholesale distribution warehouse. After meeting his wife 8 years ago, they have since traveled and lived all over the country from Seattle, WA to Asheville, NC, until finally returning back to Memphis to be closer to family. Sam first crossed paths with Home Place at a local restaurant back in 2019 when he ran into an old friend from high school - Katie, and her boyfriend Marshall Bartlett. After a few drinks, and completely nerding out over meat, Sam has been with Home Place ever since.
Lance Moss aka Paul - Packaging Supervisor/Butcher
Paul is another team member who has been with us since the beginning. Paul supervises all of the packaging inside the production room. He’s got a big job to do, and we count on his ability to keep all of our packaging airtight and looking sharp. In addition to packaging, Paul is a skilled butcher. When he’s not at work he’s managing his dog kennels and hanging out with his family here in Como. Fred Moss is his brother.
