Wells Enterprises
Brian Nickum is a highly experienced creative professional with over two decades in design and branding. Currently serving as a Senior Creative Designer at Wells Enterprises since January 2020, Brian specializes in designing a wide range of marketing materials for notable brands including Blue Bunny and Halo Top. Prior to this role, Brian was the CEO and Director of Design at Geosphere Design Studio from January 2001 to March 2023, focusing on brand creation and management across digital and print platforms. Brian also held the position of Creative Director at FIMCO Industries for nearly two decades, where responsibilities included brand development and management. Brian's career began as a Design Liaison at Mercy Printing Services. Educationally, Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from Morningside University, obtained in 1999.
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.