The legacy of Paul Adams and Emmert Brooks, founders of Adams & Brooks, Inc., was born from two friends who, when faced with a challenge, turned to their fascination with candy making and an entrepreneurial spirit. Emmert Fenger Brooks was the son of Dr. Alfred L. Brooks and Caldona Young, the middle child with an […]
The legacy of Paul Adams and Emmert Brooks, founders of Adams & Brooks, Inc., was born from two friends who, when faced with a challenge, turned to their fascination with candy making and an entrepreneurial spirit. Emmert Fenger Brooks was the son of Dr. Alfred L. Brooks and Caldona Young, the middle child with an […]
Edward Seibolt has no plans of slowing down. He says that in his more than 20 years in the confectionery industry, he has taken every opportunity to volunteer his time and considers himself the ultimate advocate and ambassador for the confectionery business. Ed was born April 21, 1956, in Washington, DC, to Edward and Catherine. […]
Stacey Rutherford jokes that the confectionery industry is a lot like the Hotel California — “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” But, she asks: Why would you want to? She can’t imagine spending her career anywhere else. Stacey was born on May 6, 1971, to Shirley and Gil […]
Troy Parris Pearley was born on December 20, 1969, to Shawn Edwards Morrison and Walter. He grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and attended Samuel J. Tilden High School, graduating in 1987. Troy’s greatest memories from his childhood revolve around his mother and her uncompromising attitude. He says that she led by example, was never a […]
Mark McArdle was born into the candy industry. His father John is a member of the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 1993 and was a pioneer in the candy brokerage business in Southern California. Mark was born on July 21, 1949, in Hollywood, California, to John and Mary. Growing up, his parents taught him […]
Terri Hoggatt was born on December 15, 1962, in Wilmington, OH, to George and Nancy. Growing up, her parents taught her and her siblings respect, integrity, honesty, work ethic and, above all else, love. Her first experience in retail and confectionery came during high school, when she took a job at the Blanchester Hometown IGA […]
Starting off as a maintenance technician when he was just 17, Dwayne Hallan has dedicated his entire career to Long Grove Confectionery Co. and currently serves as vice-president of production and innovation. Dwayne was born on November 1, 1960, in Libertyville, IL, to Willian and JoAnn. He attended Mundelein High School from 1974 until 1978 […]
Jeff Grossman has been selling candy since the fourth grade when he convinced a local candy salesman to let him be his “inside person” at the elementary school. While this experience didn’t last long, he says it’s what launched his entrepreneurial spirit. Jeff was born March 22, 1963, in Chicago, to Fredric and Sandra. He […]
When Peter P. Greweling graduated from culinary school, he says all he wanted to do was cook and become a good chef. Of course, he had no idea what that would evolve into. Peter was born on July 11, 1960, in Ithaca, NY, to Thomas and Nancy. Growing up, he enjoyed gardening with his mother […]