Wells Enterprises
Mark Eganhouse currently serves as Vice President of Supply Chain at Wells Enterprises, Inc., a position held since September 2012, where responsibilities include overall procurement strategies, supplier integration, and driving supplier innovation. Previously, Mark held the role of Senior Vice President at Wendy's and Quality Supply Chain Cooperative from September 2000 to September 2012, overseeing procurement, margin enhancement initiatives, and international supply chain management. Mark's earlier experience includes serving as Director of Supply Chain Management for Pizza Hut and related entities, and as a Buyer for Commodities at The Quaker Oats Company. Mark Eganhouse earned a degree in Agronomy from Iowa State University from 1982 to 1986.
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.