Our Story

Meet Jody

Jody’s love for food has been shaped by years of learning, traveling, and cooking across cultures. A curious and passionate home cook turned culinary school graduate, he’s gathered inspiration from kitchens around the world—from French boulangeries to family tables across Europe. These experiences have deeply influenced his approach to food: simple, thoughtful, and rooted in quality.

During his 11 years as a stay-at-home dad, Jody enrolled in culinary school at the encouragement of his wife, who urged him to pursue something just for himself. While he never set out to start a business, his love for cooking—and for sharing it with others—grew into something more. Frequent trips to France with his wife and three children sparked a particular passion for boulangerie, pâtisserie, and viennoiserie, and he dreamed of bringing that tradition home to Jasper, Alabama.

Now the sole owner of Main Street Market, Jody has poured his heart into creating a space that reflects his journey—where the community can discover high-quality ingredients, beautifully made baked goods, and a touch of European culture. Since opening, the market has become more than a storefront; it’s a place of connection, and Jody is grateful to grow alongside the Jasper community every day.