Market Manager
Melissa
Melissa Waldron has always been a passionate employee for Souto Farms. She's worked with us for over a decade, and we couldn't be happier! Melissa's favorite fruits consist of pink lady apples, peaches and all of our sold berries.
Melissa completed a 2 year Architectural Technology program through Nait and has been working in her field through a firm in Red Deer. Aside from this, Melissa is now a wonderful mother of 3 kids!
Melissa continues to show dedication and hard work with Souto Farms as she runs two busy markets on Saturday in Rimbey and Bentley. Her entire family assists with her route as they pick up in Airdrie and run both markets on Saturday.
We are extremely happy to have Melissa back with us for another anticipated season.
Senior Manager
Sophia
Sophia was still in high school when she first joined Souto Farms in 2019, and has been with us ever since. She has worked in several different aspects of the company whether it be managing markets, helping out in the chip factory, managing the store, working on our social media, planning our store events, working on the administrative tasks, and all the odd jobs in between. Her favourite place to be is either at a market or touring the garden! Sophia is incredibly passionate about the company and loves learning more about the business and our farms. A dedicated crew member & a friend to the Souto’s, you’ll find her here all season long!
Sophia spends her weekdays putting her finance degree to use in corporate banking. When she's not working, you can find her training for her next marathon or out in the mountains!
Market Manager
Gary
Gary has been Alvin’s right hand man in the Red Deer area for the last 10 years. A fisherman by trade, Gary’s passion towards Souto Farms is at the top of our list.
You’ll always find Gary cracking a joke at markets and keeping customers laughing.
We are so happy to have him apart of our team.
Market Manager
Ashlie
Ashlie was a loyal customer before she first joined our team in 2019, and and is now returning for her fifth season with us and her third year as a market manager! Ashlie doesn't have a favourite fruit - she loves all of it! She's a mother, a nurse, and an incredible friend to the Souto's.
Ashlie is kind, caring, and ever so passionate! She is always eager to learn about our products, and trying them out in yummy new recipes. Ashlie truly loves her customers, and overflows with joy and compassion. We're so happy to have Ashlie working for us again this summer!
Market Manager
Lester
Lester, Melissa’s brother, has known the Soutos for many years! During the summer, he and his sister take turns running our Rimbey and Bentley markets on Saturdays.
Outside of the markets, Lester enjoys spending time outdoors on his land, working as a driver in the logging industry, and hanging out with his adorable dogs, family, and wife.
Market Manager
Jessie
Jessie joined Souto Farms in 2021 when we first opened our Local Market! She’s now one of our market managers and loves connecting with our wonderful customers. Always hardworking and eager to learn, Jessie strives to support the team and the company in every way. She’s cheerful, adventurous, and never afraid to try new things—making her an incredible team member at Souto Farms.
Outside of work, Jessie is a full-time student pursuing her Bachelor's degree and enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family.
Manager at Souto Farms Local Market
Julianne
Julianne has been with us since the very first summer our store opened in 2021! She thrives on the excitement of event days, always diving into the bustle with energy and enthusiasm. You’ll often find her creating eye-catching displays, connecting with customers, and constantly looking for ways to make the store even better. Kind, considerate, and a true joy to be around, Julianne brightens our store every day.
She’s also a full-time architecture student at Laval University in Quebec, and when she’s not working or studying, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.
Market Manager & Store manager
Kaitlin
Kaitlin has been part of the Souto Farms team since 2022. In the summer, you’ll find her running our outdoor farmers’ markets, while in the spring and fall, she manages our store location. She’s always lending a hand wherever it’s needed—whether that’s making deliveries, helping with events, prepping for markets, or filling in wherever the team needs support.
Outside of farm life, Kaitlin works as a pharmacy assistant in Calgary. She’s passionate, fun, and loves building meaningful connections with everyone around her. In her free time, she enjoys hosting salsa-making, canning, and pickling parties with the team.
