Get To Know The Team!
Alex Rivinius
Position: Sr. Mix Production Worker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Alex is a quiet, single guy who enjoys photography and works with an entertainment company on the weekends shooting party events, video montages, and manning the photo booth. He loves heading to the beach in the summer and apple picking in autumn. Alex enjoys camping, freshwater fishing, and occasionally fishes off a saltwater charter boat. He relaxes with television programs such as Breaking Bad, American Horror Story and Family Guy. Alex’s favorite flavor of fudge is Raspberry Chocolate Swirl.
Alex Rivinius
Sr. Mix Production Worker
Annaliza Cirasuolo
Position: Finished Fudge Maker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Annaliza was born in the Philippines and lived in New Jersey for almost 20 years before moving to New York. A proud mother, Annaliza has two boys and two girls, and a grandson whom she dotes on adoringly. When she does get a quiet moment to herself, Annaliza enjoys watching a good action or horror film. She enjoys any type of music and loves to travel. The top place on her bucket list of travel destinations is Disneyland in Tokyo! Her favorite fudge flavor is Salted Nut Roll.
Annaliza Cirasuolo
Finished Fudge Maker
Arnie Negron
Position: Sr. Shipping Clerk
Categories: Customer Care
Take one look at Arnie and you’ll see a serious man…serious about fun! He often says that his face fails to reflect his fun side — he’s known for delivering incredibly funny lines with a deadpan expression. In his spare time, Arnie enjoys reading, outdoor activities, playing video games, and people watching at the mall. If he craves a bite of fudge, he’ll reach for Tiger Butter or Chocolate. Yum!
Arnie Negron
Sr. Shipping Clerk
Brian Sumpter
Position: Finished Fudge Maker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Brian lives by the adage: “If you like it, love it.” There is no doubt that he LOVES watching sports, playing chess, and becoming engaged in a good game of cards. He adores Caramel Chocolate Peanut Fudge. It tastes just like a Snickers® Bar!
Brian Sumpter
Finished Fudge Maker
Bruce Molfetto
Position: Director of Business Development
Categories: Sales
Bruce is adopted and one of 8 siblings! When he’s not working in the yard, Bruce, his wife, and 2-year-old son spend time traveling and going on daily adventures. Being a dad is his favorite thing in the world! He’s an avid griller who smokes meats and creates new recipes. Speaking of smoking…Bruce often enjoys a good cigar. He abides by the words of Derek Jeter: “There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” Tiger Butter Fudge and Cinnamon Glazed Pecans tempt his taste buds.
Bruce Molfetto
Director of Business Development
Bryan Hauser
Position: Technical Support Technician
Categories: IT
Bryan is the middle child between two sisters. He is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves animation and video games, especially Super Monkey Ball 2. He’s into gizmos and gadgets, often building computers. He enjoys spending time with friends playing Among Us, a hidden identity game, as well as Jackbox party pack games. Find a “cheesy” bad movie and Bryan will watch. He listens to quirky music from the band Anamanaguchi and is a Disney theme park junkie (Epcot is his favorite). When it comes to rides, classic Space Mountain tops his list. Peanut Butter Chocolate is Bryan’s favorite fudge flavor.
Bryan Hauser
Technical Support Technician
Bryan Maalihan
Position: Shipping Supervisor
Categories: Warehouse Operations
When Bryan is not spending time with his family, he enjoys fishing, basketball, and football. Bryan jokes that people who know him insist that he has OCD. His detail-mindedness comes in handy when he builds miniature doll houses and creates their accessories. Bryan can’t decide between Salted Nut Roll, Rocky Road, and Chewy Praline as his favorite fudge. Nuts are easy: Cinnamon Glazed Cashews. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing” – Edmund Burke.
Bryan Maalihan
Shipping Supervisor
Carmen Castillo
Position: Finished Fudge Production Worker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Carmen has a son and daughter, and a chihuahua named Bella. A sun worshiper, Carmen loves the beach but can’t swim. She enjoys walks in the park and bowling, and spends her free time with family, chauffeuring her son to soccer and daughter to ballet lessons. Carmen enjoys watching the Disney channel and Netflix and listening to Bachata music, as well as Bruno Mars and Rihanna. Pizza is her favorite food and she loves to sing and travel. Her dream is to one day visit Paris. Red Velvet tops her fudge list!
Carmen Castillo
Finished Fudge Production Worker
Christa Ehlers
Position: Controller
Categories: Executive Team, Finance
In warm weather, you’ll find Christa near the water or in the backyard with family and friends. She swims 3 days a week and has swum across the Great South Bay (5.25 miles) nine times! She’s notorious for eating chocolate chip cookies and rarely foregoes dessert. Surprise…she can curl her tongue into a clover. DMB singing “…don’t burn the day away” reminds Christa to live in the moment and not take her health, family or friends for granted. She loves any fudge with peanut butter or cookies.
Christa Ehlers
Controller
Christy Brazil
Position: Finished Fudge Production Worker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
A former social worker from the Philippines, Christy wanted a simpler life after surviving a devastating typhoon. She enjoys her family and is very involved with her church. She enjoys visits to the beach, trips to Hershey, PA, and apple picking. Christy keeps busy with household chores, but finds time to watch Filipino drama on TV. She says she’s a homebody and loves to sleep. She adores dessert, especially traditional Filipino dishes made at Christmastime. Favorite fudges? Pumpkin and Tiger Butter.
Christy Brazil
Finished Fudge Production Worker
Cliff Rivinius
Position: Sanitation Operator
Categories: Plant Operations
Cliff is married to his high school sweetheart, Catherine, and they have four grown children: two boys and two girls. Cliff enjoys boating, fishing and riding motorcycles. He collects vinyl records and attends concerts, particularly enjoying country and rock. His all-time favorite concert experience was seeing Alice Cooper perform live. His fudge flavor of choice is Raspberry Chocolate Swirl.
Cliff Rivinius
Sanitation Operator
Danielle Rourke
Position: VP of Operational Excellence
Categories: Business Lines, Executive Team, Quality & Food Safety
In her free time, Danielle spends as much time as possible with her husband and daughters. They frequent the trampoline park, enjoy shopping together, and get a kick out of exploring new restaurants. Danielle and her family adores cruise vacations and makes it a priority to go on at least one per year. Her mantra comes from Albert Einstein: “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” Danielle is always tempted by Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Fudge and Cinnamon Glazed Pecans.
Danielle Rourke
VP of Operational Excellence
Debra Walker
Position: Sr. Finished Fudge Production Worker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Debbie enjoys time with family and friends from junior/senior high school who spend holidays, birthdays, and vacations together. Debbie was a hair stylist for 38 years and owned a salon. She likes cooking, gardening, and crafts, especially woodworking (she makes decorative signs). Debbie feels rejuvenated at the beach and relishes soaking in the sun and people watching. “Be the change you wish to see in the world” is her favorite Gandhi quote. Best fudge flavor? Strawberry Cheesecake.
Debra Walker
Sr. Finished Fudge Production Worker
Denise O’Neill
Position: Customer Success Advisor
Categories: Sales
When Denise has free time, she enjoys spending the majority of it with family and friends. In winter, skiing tops the list of family activities. During warm weather seasons, the O’Neills head to Disney parks. They are Disney fanatics! Denise uses the words of Theodore Roosevelt as her personal mantra: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” And her all-time favorite flavor of fudge? Peanut Butter Explosion.
Denise O’Neill
Customer Success Advisor
Diana Calabrese
Position: Customer Care Lead
Categories: Customer Care
Family is the most important part of Diana’s life and she spends the majority of her spare time with her son, Matthew, and her seven nieces and eight nephews. She has a warm and generous heart, as evidenced by her favorite pastime: volunteering for the homeless. Diana also loves baking, especially for her colleagues who are celebrating birthdays. Hands down, her favorite fudge is Coconut Custard Pie!
Diana Calabrese
Customer Care Lead
Diane White
Position: Sr. Finished Fudge Production Worker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
A very spiritual person, Diane is a caretaker who’s worked with dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. She believes in being happy, joyous, and free and starts each day by saying, “Today’s going to be a great day!” Diane loves the beach, traveling, watching the Hallmark Channel, Christmas movies, and listening to MercyMe, Billy Joel, and the Eagles. Fun facts: she has been tandem skydiving and can mimic Mickey Mouse’s voice! Her favorite fudge flavors are Coconut Custard, Pumpkin, and Rocky Road.
Diane White
Sr. Finished Fudge Production Worker
Diego Gamboa
Position: Sr. Mix Production Worker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Quiet, and fun-loving, Diego is a self-proclaimed jokester who gets a kick out of watching prank videos on YouTube. He also enjoys watching movies, fishing, and playing basketball. Being a people person, it’s no wonder that “No man is an island.” — the words of seventeenth-century English author, John Donne — are Diego’s words to live by. Diego adores Mexican Dark Chocolate Fudge, as well as Cinnamon Glazed Pecans and Cashews.
Diego Gamboa
Sr. Mix Production Worker
Dwayne Louison
Position: Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Categories: Plant Operations
Metalwork art is Dwayne’s favorite pastime, and his talent lies in creating unique and exquisite works of art from scrap metal. He also enjoys playing basketball or taking in a movie – horror films are always his top choice. Dwayne loves traveling and says Hawaii is his favorite place on earth. Dwayne’s mantra is “One day at a time.” The fudge he enjoys most? Pistachio!
Dwayne Louison
Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Evelyn Rosales
Position: Marketing Assistant
Categories: Marketing
Evelyn is the youngest of four and she adores her family and German Shepherd, Koby, the family’s first pet. In her spare time, she likes to catch up on sleep, binge watch Netflix, or partake in her guilty pleasure…reality TV. She enjoys movies and music, particularly Bad Bunny, a Latino rapper. Evelyn’s family takes walks together or heads to the gym for a family workout. She loves hanging out with friends and trying new restaurants based on Tik Tok recommendations. Evelyn is a Sagittarius, and they are known to love travel. Turks & Caicos may top her bucket list, but Evelyn and her family take an annual trip to Cancun and then to El Salvador to visit relatives. Some fun facts: Evelyn played on her high school tennis team, she is certified in CPR, and loves tropical places but can’t swim. Cookies ‘n Cream is her top fudge choice.
Evelyn Rosales
Marketing Assistant
Gene Waxman
Position: Digital Marketing Manager
Categories: Marketing
Gene and his wife, Michele, have two children, who are the apple of their dad’s eye! Barring any traffic getting to the beach, Gene loves the ocean and enjoys watching sunsets. He is an information junkie who embraces learning. He enjoys travel, including weekend trips and cruises. Gene’s favorite place is Hawaii (Kauai and Maui) and Greece is on his travel bucket list. He plays chess, listens to all genres of music, and is into sci-fi movies and television. Fudge? Give Gene anything with nuts!
Gene Waxman
Digital Marketing Manager
Georgie Demateo
Position: Sr. Mix Production Worker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Georgie’s favorite pastime is playing basketball. When not on the court, he likes to listen to music and have a good time hanging out with friends. Georgie appreciates the meaning behind the title of Bobby McFerrin’s song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” His favorite flavor of fudge is Cookies ‘n Cream. Mmmm!
Georgie Demateo
Sr. Mix Production Worker
Helene Snyder
Position: Customer Care Specialist
Categories: Customer Care
Helene is an empty nester with two grown children. She considers herself a homebody, and enjoys gardening, cooking, shopping, and anything family-related. An avid book reader, Helene is partial to mysteries and crime dramas. A good Stephen King novel excites her! Warm weather, beautiful beaches and listening to the ocean are her favorite past times. Playa del Carmen, Mexico, ranks as her top travel destination. Helene loves Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge, but will try anything with nuts!
Helene Snyder
Customer Care Specialist
Ian Gerrard
Position: Executive VP of Sales
Categories: Executive Team, Marketing, Sales
Whether visiting a new town or eating at the latest restaurant, Ian loves experiencing “firsts” with his wife, Franca, and children, Tessa and Wilson. An active family, they ride bikes, play soccer, and get competitive at board games. Ian grew up in Liverpool and adores football (soccer). He plays, watches, listens to podcasts, and coaches. Ian believes in the adage: “Find something to laugh about every day.” He snacks on Cinnamon Glazed Cashews and Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Fudge.
Ian Gerrard
Executive VP of Sales
Irael Castro
Position: Sr. Mix Production Worker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Irael, a native of El Salvador, loves the outdoors: parks, the beach, anywhere there’s nature. Irael likes to say that he has a “small house with a big backyard” where he enjoys hosting summer barbecues. He adores traveling and would one day like to visit Spain, the French Pyrenees, and Australia. Irael likes all genres of music and watches television only to see the news, soccer, and baseball. Strawberry Chocolate and Cookies ’n Cream are his favorite fudge flavors.
Irael Castro
Sr. Mix Production Worker
James Purino
Position: Manufacturing Technician
Categories: Warehouse Operations
James’s niece means the world to him and he is thrilled when they can spend time playing. He’s also up for biking, socializing with friends, and hanging with his girlfriend. James lives by the motivational quote: “The harder you work for something, the greater you will feel when you achieve it.” He’s an equal opportunity fudge eater and likes all flavors!
James Purino
Manufacturing Technician
Jason Dietrich
Position: Shipping Coordinator
Categories: Customer Care
Jay spends time with family — entertaining and barbecuing, plus driving his daughter to Girl Scouts and swimming. He loves travel and finds Pennsylvania peaceful and the blue waters of Aruba calming. Visiting Ireland tops his bucket list. Jay enjoys action and martial arts films, but his favorite film is Jaws. He likes old comedies featuring Danny Kaye, Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis. He collected Marvel comic books and has been known to smoke a good cigar. As for fudge, peanut butter varieties get a thumbs up.
Jason Dietrich
Shipping Coordinator
Jason Forrest
Position: Sr. Marketing Manager
Categories: Executive Team, Marketing
Family is important to Jason, and he adores spending time with his wife and two kids. Jason likes taking his kids on bike rides and enjoying playground time. He loves cooking and watches shows like Top Chef. Those who knows Jason appreciate his passion for Penn State Football and Wrestling. Jason’s go-to favorites are Caramel Coconut Delight Fudge and Cinnamon Glazed Cashews.
Jason Forrest
Sr. Marketing Manager
Jeanne Sloup
Position: Credit & Collections Specialist
Categories: Finance
Growing up, Jeanne spent summers in the Adirondack Mountains and snowmobiled there in the winter. In fact, she has snowmobiled in upstate New York, out west, and Canada. She enjoys the water and loves boating and taking river cruises. With family in Brighton and London a huge draw, her favorite travel destination is England. She enjoys music (Aerosmith), soccer, and hockey (Go Rangers!). An avid reader, you’ll find Jeanne reading in her car at lunchtime. Classic Chocolate is her top fudge flavor.
Jeanne Sloup
Credit & Collections Specialist
Jennifer Collins
Position: Customer Care Manager
Categories: Customer Care, Executive Team
Jen is the oldest of six and thrilled to be a first-time aunt. She rides her horse, Annie, an off-track thoroughbred, about four times a week and loves to garden and grow vegetables. She also enjoys reading, country music, and traveling (her favorite place is Kenya where she went on safari). Jen is rarely in the kitchen since her fiancé, Dan, loves to cook and is a grill master! She likes Chocolate Walnut Fudge and she believes: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop
Jennifer Collins
Customer Care Manager
Jennifer Tenchavez
Position: Business Applications Specialist
Categories: IT
Jenn treasures spending time with her husband and son…and they love watching movies together as a family. Jenn adores cooking and baking, which is a huge plus since she and her husband are suckers for sweets — Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge will always be her favorite! She also can’t resist Cinnamon Glazed Pecans. Jenn is an avid reader and the quote that means the most to her was penned by Dr. Seuss: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Jennifer Tenchavez
Business Applications Specialist
Jessica Jacobs
Position: Communications Manager
Categories: Marketing
The bulk of Jessica’s time outside of work is spent with her husband and two daughters — and she’s usually driving the girls to their activities. Jessica enjoys nesting at home and finds pleasure in cooking and baking. She absolutely, no doubt about it, LOVES coffee! She can drink it at night and still go right to sleep. Zzzzzz! Jessica’s favorite fudge is Coconut Custard and her preferred glazed nuts are almonds.
Jessica Jacobs
Communications Manager
Jimmy Jiminez
Position: Finished Fudge Lead Operator
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Jimmy is a digital fanatic. He watches vlogs and videos on YouTube, and really enjoys playing video games, role play, in particular. Jimmy prides himself on being as organized as possible. A quote written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for his Sherlock Holmes character mean a great deal to Jimmy: “The chief proof of man’s real greatness lies in his perception of his own smallness.” Jimmy is a big fan of Cookies ‘n Cream Fudge.
Jimmy Jiminez
Finished Fudge Lead Operator
Jobanny Bayson
Position: Warehouse Clerk
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Jobanny, a native of the Philippines, cherishes spending time with his wife, Nieva, and their two children. He enjoys taking walks, seeing friends, shopping at the mall, and eating out. Although he loves good Filipino food, he finds a delicious burger or pizza appealing. Jobanny is an avid basketball and badminton player who has recently taken up tennis. He enjoys traveling and the glitzy city of Las Vegas is on his bucket list of places to visit. Jobanny’s favorite fudge flavor is Chocolate.
Jobanny Bayson
Warehouse Clerk
John Rodd
Position: Maintenance Mechanic
Categories: Plant Operations
John and his family enjoy their waterfront home, especially during the summer. He likes fishing, jet skiing, boating, the beach, and family clambakes. John is a fan of horror movies and TV shows focusing on history, investigation, discoveries and aliens. Favorite vacation spots? Puerto Rico, Turks & Caicos, Haiti, Mexico and Walt Disney World. His go-to hobby is restoring muscle cars and he cooks! Paella is his signature dish. Fudge favorites? Jelly Donut and Salted Nut Roll take top honors.
John Rodd
Maintenance Mechanic
Jomar At At
Position: Sr. Mix Production Worker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Jomar loves spending time with his wife and three children. He’s a huge video gamer and likes baseball (he’s a Mets fan, his wife likes the Yankees). He enjoys sleeping, listening to classic rock, and watching action movies and historical World War II films. Jomar would love to visit his native Philippines, since he hasn’t been back in 30 years. Jomar gets kidded because his last name is the same as a Star Wars vehicle: the AT-AT walker (All Terrain All Transport). His favorite fudge is Rocky Road.
Jomar At At
Sr. Mix Production Worker
Jun Tenchavez
Position: Sr. Shipping Clerk
Categories: Warehouse Operations
A native of the Philippines, Jun is a sports fanatic who could watch ESPN all day long. His favorite televised sports are basketball and football. He also enjoys playing basketball, table tennis and was on his high school’s swim team. Jun likes watching action shows and police dramas. He’s fascinated with the military and admires those who serve their country. Most importantly, he cherishes time spent with his wife, and their adorable son. Jun’s top fudge flavor is Rocky Road.
Jun Tenchavez
Sr. Shipping Clerk
Junior Brazil
Position: Production Worker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Whenever he can, Junior enjoys listening to music — classic rock is his favorite genre. You can also find him in front of the television watching boxing or mixed martial arts. In his down time, he loves spending time with family, cooking, and fixing things around the house. He’s an equal opportunity fudge lover and names Chocolate and Rocky Road as his favorite varieties.
Junior Brazil
Production Worker
Kathryn Papola
Position: Senior Graphic Designer
Categories: Marketing
A self-proclaimed “foodie,” Kathryn loves baking and tinkering with recipes. She “dreams in buttercream!” As a child, Kathryn wouldn’t put down her crayons. Today, she paints in acrylics and watercolor, and loves to scrapbook. Kathryn is a joyful person who likes 80’s music, movies, and loves to sing. Her version of karaoke is nicknamed “Kathy-oke” and she’ll belt out Danke Schoen. As for fudge…she enjoys anything with peanut butter, raspberries, and Vanilla Fudge with goodies mixed in.
Kathryn Papola
Senior Graphic Designer
Kelly Harris
Position: Sr. Credit & Collections/Accounts Payable Specialist
Categories: Finance
Kelly likes to travel, whether it be to visit friends and family or to get away and recharge. Her best vacation to date was her two-week trip to Italy (that included side trips to Salzburg, Austria and Munich, Germany for Oktoberfest). When the weather is nice, she enjoys taking leisurely drives to the North Fork of Long Island. Sometimes her fur-baby is her co-pilot. In her downtime, she likes to read mystery novels and occasionally a biography. Picking just one favorite fudge flavor is tough for Kelly, so she opts for Raspberry Lemonade as a great summer flavor, and Peanut Butter Chocolate as one of her classic choices.
Kelly Harris
Sr. Credit & Collections/Accounts Payable Specialist
Ken Datingaling
Position: Finished Fudge Maker
Categories: Warehouse Operations
Ken cherishes time with his wife, Kristy, son, Kyle, and they like movies, board games and video games. In summer, they enjoy the beach, hiking and mountain biking. They also love snowboarding, martial arts, and basketball. The LA Lakers are Ken’s favorite team. He loves cruises, Turks & Caicos, and puts Dubai high on his bucket list. Ken enjoys reading, Marvel movies and anime. He’s competed in martial arts tournaments and loves to draw. Favorite fudge? Salted Caramel Peanut and anything with coconut.
Ken Datingaling
Finished Fudge Maker
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