Wells Enterprises
Kent Varenhorst has extensive experience in engineering design and project management, currently serving as Manager of Engineering Design and Technical Services Manager at Wells Enterprises since January 2018. Prior roles at the same company included Supervisor of Reliability, Electrical, and Process Controls, as well as Reliability/Maintenance Planner II. Kent has also co-owned and operated Varenhorst Farms since February 1995. Prior to their current position, Kent worked as a Project Manager at Sunquest Information Systems and ScriptPro, where responsibilities included leading major projects for pharmaceutical robotics and pharmacy management systems. Additionally, Kent held the title of Lead Installation Technician II, focusing on the installation and troubleshooting of these systems. Kent Varenhorst earned an Associate of Science degree in Fire Science from Kirkwood Community College between 2005 and 2007.
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.