Employee Spotlight

Meet Carol Blackett
Employee Spotlight May 2026

Carol first started with Neiman’s Family Market Clarkston in 2017, she left for a time in 2020,
we were so happy to have her return to the team after about 6 months. Carol managed our
front end in Clarkston with skill and efficiency, and when ready for a new challenge Carol
moved to the bakery where she is currently our Assistant Bakery Manager.

Store Director Ryan Pizzo, when nominating Carol, said she is willing to help in any department
as she has already worked in most of them. She is like a Swiss army knife of Neiman’s Family Market different departments in knowledge and ability. Ryan also commented that as fast as he walks, Carol walks twice as fast, he finds himself unconsciously trying to beat her to the back of the store when walking with her.

Talking to customers is Carol’s favorite part of her job, she greets them and ensures they get
the items and service they need. Apparently, changing the cardboard baler is also a favorite job
for Carol, according to store staff she is always the person putting the last in and thus having to change it.

Escanaba, Michigan is where Carol grew up, making her an “UPper”- Escanaba in the Moonlight
is beautiful we hear! Carol tries not to eat weird food, we really can’t blame her on that. Next
time you watch the movie, The Cutting Edge, listen for Carols favorite line “toepick”. In her
spare time you can find Carol running, kayaking, or reading. Carol may also be listening to her
favorite band, Stryper, the Christian metal band with her husband and daughter. If you see her
running AWAY, it is most likely she saw a snake which is her greatest fear!

Thank you Carol, and all our employees, for your dedication to Neiman’s Family Market and our customers! The work you do makes a difference to us and our customers!