ABOUT US: TRULY A
FAMILY AFFAIR
Lehr’s Prime Market is truly a family affair. We are a family-owned, high-end, old-fashioned butcher shop and specialty market with a contemporary twist.
We also are the proud owners of HomanGrown, our own brand of beef, bred by the Bolender Family in Russellville, OH.
HOW IT ALL STARTED
The Homan Family
Lehr’s Prime Market has an impressive history but a finer future with the family ownership
Lehr’s Prime Market is FAMILY-OWNED by the Homan Family. Allison Homan is at the helm and the rest of the family works hard to make Lehr’s Prime Market the best that it can be!
Every member of the Homan family plays a unique and special role in the Lehr’s customer experience. Allison grew up in her Great Grandfather’s family butcher shop, Boehm’s Market, established in 1895 in the Fox River Valley of Wisconsin.
Allison took the reins at Lehr’s Prime Market, just as consumers awakened to the notion of knowing where their food comes from. DJ Homan grew up in Cincinnati, and shopped at Lehr’s Market when he was younger; he currently runs the operations of the store. Their sons, Jake and Riley, are very active in the business, and run the daily operations behind the butcher shop and beer department, respectively.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?
Why Choose Us?
The Homans pride themselves on old-fashioned customer service and practices, but also have been accused of being “On-Trend” as well.
“Small shops like Lehr’s are still standing – thriving, even – in an age of big box retail. For conscientious meat-eaters, the quality of the product, the treatment of the animals and the transparency of the supply chain are important considerations.” – Edible Valley Ohio describe Lehr’s and the Homan Family
As for “on-trend,” we fully believe that the local butcher shop is far more of a tradition than a trend! In the words of Howard, Allison’s Grandfather, who was recruited to be the first Supermarket (Piggly Wiggly) in Wisconsin but respectfully declined… “Why would anybody want to shop at a large impersonal store as opposed to a specialty market where everybody knows your name, your family and your preferred cuts of meats?” We absolutely agree!
Allison’s history, coupled with innovative new products and procedures, creates a unique formula of old and new world dynamics.
OUR MANAGING PARTNER
Allison Homan
Allison Homan has been the managing partner of Lehr’s Prime Market since 2014.
Under her guidance, the Prime Market has maintained its local Milford following but now proudly entertains many new neighborhoods due to our honored traditions, exemplary customer service, contemporary creativity and transformation. This includes updated equipment, aesthetics and practices. Check out the updated meat cases, seafood and produce cases, beer tap bar and Enomatic Wine Pouring System. Skilled butchers, CIA-trained chefs, a Level II Sommelier, a beer baron, customer service experts and the best associates ever, round out our team.
The Market has been in business and has enjoyed a loyal following since 1960 under the auspices of Lehr’s Meats; Lehr’s Meats, Deli and Catering; AND finally, since 2014, Lehr’s PRIME Market. Honoring the “Old” and incorporating “Innovation” has been our forte’. Customer excitement and word-of-mouth has been our strongest ally!
IMAGE OF ALLISON
HomanGrown: Our OWN brand of locally bred and raised cattle in Russellville – bringing the best beef from our farm to your table. We also offer HomanFarms fresh, seasonal vegetables and herbs
