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Executive
Bios
Robert L. Wolfgang III
Managing
Partner, Operations
Robert Wolfgang III, grandson of D.E. Wolfgang Candy Company
Co-founder Robert L. Wolfgang, brings to the company a comprehensive,
first-hand knowledge of the confectionery trade, along with
a proven operational background. Having grown up working
in the family business, Rob mastered the techniques of candy
making and gained a comprehensive understanding of the industry
from the first and second-generation family members. Rob
began his professional career as production supervisor at
Wolfgang Candy Company in 1992, advancing to distributor
accounts manager in 1999 and finally to vice president of
operations in 2001. A lifetime native of York County, Rob
holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lebanon
Valley College.
Mike Schmid
Managing
Partner, Marketing
Mike Schmid, grandson of D.E. Wolfgang Candy Company Co-founder
Ruby Schmid, is an educated and experienced business professional
with a proven track record. He brings to Wolfgangs extensive
experience in business-line and brand management, strategic
planning and marketing. A former Navy officer, Mike has
managed two lines of business for Leitch Technology Corporation,
a manufacturer and worldwide distributor of professional
broadcast equipment, since 1996. Mike earned a bachelor’s
degree in German language with a minor in naval science
and a master’s degree in business administration from
Old Dominion University in Virginia. Mike is a former president
of the Hampton Roads chapter of the American Marketing Association,
and he is currently on the board of directors of the Old
Dominion University Alumni Association
Steve Schmid
Managing
Partner, Sales
Steve Schmid, grandson of D.E. Wolfgang Candy Company Co-founder
Ruby Schmid, is a results-oriented, bottom line-driven professional
with extensive experience in generating and qualifying leads,
negotiating with high-level decision makers and producing
revenue. After gaining exceptional customer services skills
through his first post-college position with JP Morgan Services
Inc., Steve pursued a successful sales career with DecisionOne
Inc, where he sold technology support solutions and services
to the commercial and government sectors. In October 2002,
Steve joined Wolfgang Candy Company as a fundraising sales
representative. Steve holds a bachelor’s in business
administration with a major in marketing from Kutztown University
of Pennsylvania.
Benjamin A. McGlaughlin
Managing
Partner, Finance & Administration
Benjamin A. McGlaughlin, grandson of D.E. Wolfgang Candy
Company Co-founder Glenn Wolfgang, is an energetic and innovative
leader with a broad range of experience including personnel
management, customer service, business development, capital
budgeting and financial management. After beginning his
career in control/loss prevention, Ben went on to become
director of support services for The Children’s Hospital
of Philadelphia, ranked #1 pediatric and research hospital
in the world by both US News and World Report and Child
Magazine. Ben is a certified facilitator for Franklin-Covey’s
program, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, and
earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from
West Chester University in Pennsylvania.
Brad
A. McGlaughlin
Managing
Partner
A grandson of
DE Wolfgang Candy Company Co-founder Glenn Wolfgang, Brad
joined the management team of Wolfgang Candy in October
of 2003. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Messiah
College (PA) in 1991, Brad spent two years working in the
kitchen at Wolfgang Candy learning the art of candy making
from Senior Partners’ Dennis McGlaughlin and Bill
Schmid. In 1993 Brad followed his dream of playing professional
soccer and joined the Charlotte Eagles (NC), a division
of Missionary Athletes International. Brad played professional
soccer for 8 seasons and captained the Charlotte Eagles
team for five seasons including the 2000 Division 3 national
championship. During his years with the Charlotte Eagles
Brad directed both their local programs department and most
recently their summer soccer camp programs.
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