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No business grows without the help and dedication of many people.
Over the years, the contribution from our
employees and their belief in our vision has a made profound impact
on the growth of our business.
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Each person has brought his or her own unique qualities.
Everyone has something to offer. Some people are organized and
neat, some innovative and trend-setting, others are fussy and
particular.
Over the years we have been blessed with all kinds! As you read
about these people please remember how important they are to
Winfrey’s Fudge & Chocolates.
It is easy to see that
starting and running this business isn’t just about Stuart and
me. It is about all of the people who give of themselves. They
enrich our business just because of who they are. Stuart and
I get to do the fun part...
We get to steer! |
Chris & Stu Winfrey |
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Winfrey's Staff |
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Mark, Scott & Vinny -
Forever Friends |
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Mark Winfrey
Ribbons and Bows are not what Mark is all about. He runs all of our fine Chocolate Shops. Keeping every store filled with our fine confections takes timing, patience and dedication. Mark certainly has it all. His work as a volunteer Firefighter for Rowley makes running 4 candy stores look easy.
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Scott Winfrey
Scott serves as our assistant production manager when he is not helping out the town of Rowley’s Fire Department. His engineering skill is also put to work by keeping all of Winfrey’s equipment in ship shape working order. Scott was born into Winfrey’s Fudge & Chocolate and he certainly has chocolate running through his veins. Always full of new ideas for products and production, Scott’s enthusiasm will continue to grow Winfrey’s and keep the family secrets! |
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Jillian Winfrey
Our Marketing Manager also serves as our Stoneham Candy Store manager. The concept "Multitask" was created by Jillian! She designs our point of purchase signage, our web site, our wholesale brochures, our retail mail order brochures, runs our largest candy store and plans all of Winfrey’s parties. All with one arm tied behind her back! Yes, this young lady is ready to take Winfrey’s to the next level. |
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Melissa
Melissa was our niece and
our cousin and at Winfrey's, she was our friend, our shining
light.
Sweet Melissa, on loan to us from 1980 to 2005. On peritoneal
dialysis at 3 months, first kidney transplant - MGH at 9 months,
one of the world's youngest transplant patients, second transplant
age 11, third kidney/liver transplant age 25. It was the life
she knew. She accepted it. She never tried to challenge her
world, she accepted it and happily. more... |
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Vinny
Has known the Winfrey’s since he was in 3rd grade. He played baseball and football with Mark & Scott Winfrey. In High School Vinny was a Tri-Captain of the Varsity Football Team with Mark & Scott.
Theirs is a friendship people only hope to have! Now these three friends have teamed up to build Winfrey’s Fudge & Chocolates. Vinny is a fine Candy Maker at Winfrey’s. |
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David
Our head fudge production manager, has been with our company
since 1981. He began after graduating from Peabody High School.
David’s persistence and determination have helped him to achieve
his production goals. In one day he has manufactured over 3000
pounds of our cream & butter fudge single-handed!
David has grown up with our company and has built his own family
of 5. Four strong sons and one beautiful daughter. |
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Paul
Heads up our shipping and receiving department. His exceptional
ability to keep things neat and orderly has forced all at our
business to be more organized.
Paul has been with Winfrey’s since 1990. He came to us a month
before we moved to Rowley and has been a stable force in running
our shipping department.
Paul also provides clever and creative interpretations to his
job at Winfrey’s. He is the author of our vision statement “the
perfection of confections without exception!” |
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Tom
Our production manager, he is well qualified for this position. With over 40 years in candy manufacturing Tom is well known to this industry. His family owned Connelly's Candies of Lynn, Massachusetts where Tom grew up making candy. He also worked with Hebert Chocolates of Shewsbury MA. Winfrey's considers Tom to be a real asset and a genuine resource in the production department. Tom's expertise has sharpened procedures and improved our products. We look forward to his skilled and knowledgeable guidance as we continue our growth. |
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Betty
Has been running the offices since 1994. She has brought order
to what can only be described as chaos. Things are filed where
they can be found. Phones are answered quickly and efficiently.
There is a certain hum to the day because of Betty’s presence.
As Winfrey’s grows and places more complex demands on Betty’s
work day she quietly smiles and moves forward performing her
job. Betty demands perfection of herself and this demand is
our reward! |
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Trish
Do not move her cheese!! Trish’s exacting demands keep the office neat and tidy. She helps the office move smoothly, so I can hit the golf course more often.
Thanks Trish!
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Samantha
Heads up our Rowley Store with her superior leadership. She
has been with Winfrey’s since July of 2000 and has created
an atmosphere of team work and
responsibility.
She has a straight forward simple manner that keeps everyone
focused on customer service and quality
presentations. |
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Jessalyn
Wild and Crazy Girl! Yep, that’s who we have running our newest candy store in Beverly. But really, Jessalyn a college student, majors in Business Management and is dedicated to Winfrey’s and we are proud and thrilled to have her as a leader. |
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Joanne
Has been with Winfreys since February 1996.
The phone company reorganized and gave us their finest gem!
Joanne has a creative eye and pleasant manner. She is efficient
and effective in customer satisfaction.
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Winnie
Joined our retail store in 1999. She just can’t believe
people really eat all this candy!
She is a happy face and attentive worker. Our customers are
well satisfied with Winnie, she is
someone they can trust and they like! |
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Sally
Forever Sally, she has been our eternal flame in our Stoneham Candy Store. If you have ever been to our Stoneham Store, I am sure you have met Sally. We are very glad to have her talent and dedication. Her historical prospective helps us all to remember anything we need to know! |
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Jack
Delivers our fine confections all over New England. The classical music blaring from our new Sprinter Van can identify him; you might even see him at King Richards Faire playing an ol’fashioned recorder. Our Jack is always good for a story and an opinion |
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