1998

Mario M. Pitoscia

Mario M. Pitoscia

Born December 7, 1931, in Toronto, Ontario, Mario attended Central High, then Toronto Dominion where he obtained a degree in business administration. In 1957 he married Connie and they raised two sons. President of Citrin-Pitoscia Co. Inc. at the time of his induction, he began his candy career in 1960 as a merchandiser at Otto […]

James D. Nissen

James D. Nissen

Jim was born June 22, 1936, in Winona, MN. After graduating from Winona State University with a BA in business administration, he married Caron. They raised three children. He entered the candy business in 1974 as Regional Sales Manager at Concorde Confections. In 1976, he moved to Pearson Candy as Heartland sales manager and national […]