Wells Enterprises
Alnese Thomas is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in brand management across several prominent companies. Currently serving as Senior Brand Manager for Bomb Pop at Wells Enterprises since June 2022, Alnese previously held the role of Brand Manager for Laffy Taffy and Now & Later at Ferrara Candy Company from November 2019 to June 2022. Alnese's prior experience includes a position as Sr. Associate Brand Manager for PayDay at The Hershey Company and managing the associate brand strategy for the holiday season. Alnese's earlier career features roles as Regional Field Marketing Manager at NPC International and District Marketing Coordinator at H&R Block. Alnese holds an MBA in Brand & Product Management from the Wisconsin School of Business and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Marketing Management and Economics from Virginia Tech.
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Wells Enterprises
Headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet packaged foods. We produce more than 900 ice cream and frozen novelties treats. Wells produces Blue Bunny® ice cream, frozen novelties and specialty frozen desserts along with the iconic Bomb Pop® brand. So much ice cream is produced in Le Mars by Wells that the city was designated as the Ice Cream Capital of the World® by the Iowa legislature! Blue Bunny branded items are distributed across the nation. Ice cream enthusiasts can find their favorite Blue Bunny products in grocery, convenience and club stores, on mobile vending trucks and in foodservice settings (such as educational institutions, hospitals and restaurants). The company’s corporate office and two ice cream plants are located in Le Mars. Our two other ice cream plants, one in Henderson, NV and the other in Dunkirk, NY help supply our frozen treats across the United States. Over 4,000 production, sales, office, and support personnel make up the Wells family. With its state-of-the-art production facilities the company is cited by many industry experts as one of the most technically advanced in the industry.