Member Spotlight: Kevin Masse, Small State Provisions 

At Small State Provisions in Hartford, Connecticut, Kevin Masse has built a bakery with intention, from its sourcing to its staff to the community it serves. A former brand strategist turned full-time baker and business owner, Kevin brings sharp clarity to what makes a workplace not only functional but affirming. 

As a queer owner, Guild member, and leader of a growing team, Kevin reflects on the early days of home baking, the realities of scaling up, and how being visible in small ways can mean everything. For Pride Month, we spoke with Kevin about bread, belonging, and what it takes to keep the lights on.