Lake Champlain Chocolates
Daniel Plotzker has a diverse background in sales, development, and customer service, currently serving as a Corporate Sales Specialist and previously as a Customer Service Representative at Lake Champlain Chocolates since October 2022. Prior to this role, Daniel held the position of Development Officer at Spectrum Youth and Family Services from January 2022 to October 2022 and Development Coordinator at UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice from September 2019 to December 2021. Daniel’s experience also includes roles as Development Associate at the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and Marketing Coordinator at Sheridan Fencing Academy. Earlier work includes an Associate position at Herald Strategies, LLC, and various positions during academic years at Saint Michael's College, where Daniel earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Daniel's initial foray into the professional world included roles such as Assistant Field Coordinator for a political campaign and a Canvasser for VPIRG. Education was completed at Saint Michael's College, building on foundational studies at Ridgefield High School.
Lake Champlain Chocolates
Since 1983, Lake Champlain Chocolates has worked in pursuit of extraordinary chocolate moments. As a pioneer in the American chocolate movement, the Vermont chocolate company strives to create only the best-tasting chocolates imaginable. In the early days this meant sourcing the highest-quality fresh, local ingredients and never using preservatives or artificial flavors. Today, the second-generation, family-owned company’s pursuit of the extraordinary continues. As a Certified B Corporation, the company is committed not only to be the best in the world, but to be the best for the world by supporting cacao growing communities and using 100% fair trade certified chocolate, reducing toxins in the environment by sourcing organic ingredients, whenever possible, and continuing to make extraordinary seasonal and everyday chocolates for all to enjoy. Lake Champlain Chocolates are available at their three company-owned stores in Vermont, nationwide at specialty stores and grocers, and online at Amazon and www.lakechamplainchocolates.com.