Rick was born in Worcester, MA, on October 23, 1954. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and a master’s in business from Webster University in St. Louis. He served in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard for eight years. Rick married Sandy in 1977, and they have two children, […]
Born August 18, 1933, in Oldham, England, Brian (Jacko) served in the Royal Air Force before acquiring awards and diplomas from numerous technical colleges, including Manchester and Salford. He married Jean in 1965, and they are parents to Phillip and Victoria. Brian entered the industry in 1948 after joining the C.S.W. product research and development […]
Elaine was born June 9, 1935, in Gary, IN, and received a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish, English and secondary education from Northwestern University. She married Joseph (Pepe) in 1959, and they raised Jay, Carla and Lisa. Elaine began her confectionery career in 1972 as a supplier of custom chocolate novelties. In 1983, she […]
Ross was born September 29, 1941, in Grand Rapids, MI. He served six years in the Army Reserve’s 791st Transportation Company and received his associates degree in business from Grand Rapids Community College. In 1966, he married Bonnie, and they have three sons, Scott, Rodney and Bryan. The next year Ross began his career at […]
Born March 3, 1934, in Philadelphia, Jack began working at the age of 12 in his father’s candy store, Asher’s Chocolates, which was founded by his grandfather in 1892. In 1954, he married Carolyn and began working full time at Asher’s Chocolates factory on the manufacturing side of business. After his father’s death in 1966, […]
Russ was born in Alden, IA, on December 17, 1926. Prior to earning a degree from Iowa State University, he served two years as a Naval Aviation Cadet. Russ is married to Helen and they have one daughter, Candis. Russ began his career in the industry as a retail supervisor trainee at McFarlane’s Candies in […]
Born in New York City August 11, 1936, Bernie went to work full-time immediately following high school to support his mother after his father’s death. He wed Rebecca, and they raised a daughter, Deborah. From 1965 to 1970 Bernie was the owner of a retail store; however, he entered the candy business in 1970 when […]
Born February 23, 1945, in New York City, Bill received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Vermont and served in the Army Reserves as a second lieutenant. In 1965, he married Jeanne and they have four children: Jon, Tara, Chris and Dana. Beginning his career as a production chemist with Armstrong Cork, […]
Susan was born on August 15, 1954, in Bryan, OH, and attended Bowling Green State University and The Ohio State University where she obtained her BA and MBA degrees. In 1978, she married Bryan and they raised two children, Sam and Maggie. Prior to entering the candy business, Susan worked as a legislative assistant in […]
Born January 1, 1942, in Salt Lake City, UT, Tony attended Stanford University, earning degrees in history and economics. Following college, he served six years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He has two children, Jeffrey and Rachel, and in 2003, he married Carol. A third-generation family member of Sweet Candy Co., Tony became vice-president, […]