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MEET THE TEAM




We are the salty people behind SOTECo. We pour our love for food, travel, and sustainability into everything we do. We are so excited you found us. Get to know us.






    • Jason KaplanFounder and CEO

      Jason Kaplan graduated Colgate University with a BA in Geology. He then earned a JD and a Masters Degree in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School. His graduation present from law school was a weekend Boot Camp at the Culinary Institute of America. It is the compilation of these passions that drive Jason’s vision for SOTE Co.



      • Stephanie KlormanDirector, Operations

        Stephanie Klorman graduated Binghamton University in 2005 and is an educator by trade. Her profession provides her with the unbelievable talent to  motivate and be patient, simultaneously. Her innate business sense drives SOTECo. into new and innovative markets.



        • Hillary SmithDirector, Marketing

          Hillary Smith was born into the culinary world, but her success as Associate Marketing Director at Bon Appetit Magazine can only be attributed to her independent drive to be great. Her skills in developing unreal marketing materials cannot be questioned. She brings tremendous experience and knowledge of the back-end of the gourmet food market, understanding not only the visual and narrative aspects of branding but also the behavioral patterns behind customer engagement. That same understanding of immersive appeal is often applied in entirely different sectors, such as city center online casino, where strategic design and emotional triggers are used to build compelling user experiences. Hillary’s insight into the nuances of sales and business development is key to SOTECo.’s growth and success.

          Hillary graduated from Colby College in 2008 and formerly blogged her weekly food creations at ataleof2kitchens.com. Currently she crushes almond cherry chocolate shakes before taking on a casual triathlon. Don’t challenge her, unless you want someone to immediately accept it.







        • Carly ReedSocial Responsibility Manager


          • Ron WallachManager, Business Development







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