Bill and Jeff Birnn

Co-owners
Birnn Chocolates of
Vermont, Inc.
South Burlington, Vt.

Brothers Bill and Jeff Birnn were born into and raised in the confectionery business. Their grandfather, Charles “Pop” Birnn, founded Birnn Candy Co. in 1915, opening his first store in New Brunswick, N.J. As a retail manufacturer of chocolate and confections, Charles gradually expanded his operations. Along with Jeff and Bill’s father, Edward, he developed a chain of eleven retail locations throughout central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.

Joseph Zanetos

President and Owner
Anthony-Thomas Candy Co.
Columbus, Ohio

Joseph Zanetos is president and third-generation owner of the Columbus, Ohio-based Anthony-Thomas Candy Co. He has worked in all aspects of the business, starting as a candy-maker and then moving to retail. Zanetos later became vice president of sales and eventually was named president in 1993.

Patrick Huffman

President & COO
The Warrell Corp.
Camp Hill, Pa.

Patrick Huffman has worked and been involved in the confectionery industry, particularly in the chocolate sector, for more than 40 years. Huffman’s experience spans a broad range of companies within the industry, ranging from family-run businesses to multinational corporations. READ FULL BIO

Greg McCormack

President
Kencraft Candy Co.
Alpine, Utah

A third-generation candy manufacturer, Greg McCormack hails from Albany, Ga. His grandfather, Robert McCormack, founded Bobs Candies in 1919. Greg began working at Bobs in 1976 and took over as president of Bobs in 1988 from his father Robert McCormack Jr.