As field director for Banfield Pet Hospital, David Soto oversees 18 hospitals throughout the northeast, covering territory that stretches from Concord, New Hampshire down to south Boston, Massachusetts. He manages and mentors 18 hospital leaders and supports the leaders and their teams by making sure they have what they need to provide high-quality pet care and live Banfield’s purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. 

Soto gained his management expertise as an Operations Sergeant in the United States Army, serving two years active duty and six years in the Army Reserves. He put that expertise to use as a store manager for a large specialty crafts and fabrics retail chain, then as a district manager for a major American healthcare and pharmacy company. He joined Banfield in 2016 as field director. 

He specializes in helping people grow into positions of leadership, whether leading associates at Banfield or mentoring teens by volunteering with nonprofit Boston Cares.