Wells Enterprises
Leah Baack has extensive experience in financial analysis and auditing, currently serving as a Senior Financial Analyst at Wells Enterprises since August 2003. Throughout their tenure at the company, Leah has held various positions including Financial Analyst and Internal Auditor II, where responsibilities included preparing work papers on internal control findings, conducting financial and operational audits, and recommending improvements. Prior to their professional roles, Leah completed internships in Internal Audit and General Accounting. Additionally, Leah gained experience as a bartender at the American Legion from June 2006 to October 2013. Leah holds a Master of Business Administration in Accounting from Bellevue University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Buena Vista University and an Associate's degree in General Studies from Western Iowa Tech Community College. Leah completed high school at Le Mars Community High School.
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.