CHOCteam

Adz

Adeline Rem (Adz the Boss)
Chief Chocolate Lover
Phone: (512) 775 7111

What I do: I make it possible and easy for you to design your own chocolate bar. Then my team and I create it ensuring a perfectly delectable result! In my quest for the perfect morsel of chocolate, I began to realize that I wanted MY chocolate MY way! This obsession with the perfect treat led me to start CHOCbite.

I’m a stickler about details and am involved in every aspect of the business. It’s crucial that all of our ingredients be of a superior quality. I’m always on the lookout for something different and better.

A little more: I’m a born entrepreneur, having created several businesses beginning in my early 20’s — from a nightclub in Bath, England to a construction company in Los Angeles, and now fulfilling my dream — a custom chocolate company in Austin. I have a piece of chocolate each night before I go to sleep!

Erin

Erin Buck
Chief Chocolate Maker
Phone: (512) 827 7171

What I do: I have the most fun job in the company...making the chocolate. I make sure that all our products are delicious and beautiful. Each bar that we make is sent out with a blessing that sweetness be added to each person whose lives we touch. From the making of the bars, to packaging and mailing, to inventory and marketing, I ensure that everything that comes from our chocolate factory is fun, delectable, and memorable.

A little more: My formal education taught me nothing about how to succeed at this job. Here playfulness, creativity, and spunk are key. Having been entirely too serious in my former career, I am absolutely in love with Chocolate! What could be more nurturing and playful than making and creating with chocolate all day?

Darlene

Darlene Gonzales
Chief Chocolate (Cocoa) Bean Counter
Phone: (512) 827-7171

What I do: Adeline and the rest of the CHOCbite team make sure that the chocolate tastes great and looks amazing, but I have the arduous job of making sure that the CHOCbite team doesn’t eat up all of our profits…literally.

A little more: I graduated from UT, and love the longhorns!!! Even though I am not in the kitchen for CHOCbite, I am a fantastic cook and am intimately involved in brainstorming with the team for new CHOCtops. (Although Adz nixed my Sun Dried Tomatoes idea!)

Lina

Lina Tran
Chief Marketing Advisor
Phone: (512) 827-7171

What I do: I assist Adz with her long term CHOCbite planning and strategy goals. She has a clear vision of what CHOCbite stands for, and I align her morals with our actions. I help her stay authentic to her intentions.

A little more: I graduated from UT with a degree in Marketing, and have taught Adeline all she knows about American Football. Even my car is burnt orange!

Laura

Laura Valentino Romero
Chief Chocolate Promoter

Phone: (512) 827-7171

What I do: I share my passion for CHOCbite with the community by promoting our fabulous chocolate creations at events, tradeshows, and other fun engagements. Every day I get to combine my love of people with my adoration of fine chocolate.

A little more: I promote CHOCbite alongside a non-profit organization that I created, Send Me Angels, which makes a difference in people’s lives by connecting non-profits, the community, and local artists.

Lisa

Lisa Kelly Zuba
BiZZantik
Virtually Anywhere
Phone: (512) 589 5388
http://bizzantik.com
lisa@bizzantik.com

What I do: I bring out the best in my business owner clients. I get to do what I’m most passionate about: helping clients create the business and life they desire.
A specialist in midlife reinvention, I help clients discover their passion and purpose so they can create the life they want. Whether it’s a new career, creating a business or jump-starting your current one, my coaching brings results you can count on.

A little more: A natural entrepreneur, I have successfully built and grown several businesses — from a mid-size government contracting company to a multi-million dollar real estate finance firm. I focus on individual performance improvement and have served as a mentor to many.

Mark

Mark Callahan
Cut the Story
Phone: (512) 963 5479
http://www.cutthestory.com

What I do: I connect people to stories. From narrative film to web video promoting a product, the story is what the audience remembers. My compelling stories encourage the audience to buy the product or service.
I discover what makes my clients unique. Then I capture the story and put together entertaining videos to engage audiences and drive sales.

A little history: I’ve worked on TV shows, such as "Nashville Star 4" where I edited weekly spots for a major show sponsor (Tostitos). I also collaborated with NBC on "The Neighborhood Ball on NBC" in conjunction with the inauguration of President Obama.

Kelly

Kelly Blanscet
Graphic Granola
Phone: (512) 436 8222
http://www.graphicgranola.com

What I do: I create visual communications for a wide range of marketing and branding needs. From logos & identity development to web & print design, I handle all your creative marketing needs. With an affinity for green, educational, cultural and other cause-related projects, I’m committed to creating a better world.

A little more: A framed document confirms that I graduated from art school in the Pre-Macintosh Age. So I know how to use all the arcane tools of the trade, which will come in real handy if this computer thing turns out to be just a passing fad.

Andy

Andy Sterling
Sterling's Printing & Copying
Phone: (512) 477 6931
http://www.sterlingsprint.com/

What I do: I specialize in providing start-ups and small businesses just about everything they need that has their name on it. I do stationery, advertising, announcements, booklets, forms and more!

A little history: It’s a real family business. Our Mom and Dad started it in 1972. We used to carry the name of Kwik-Kopy, but changed it around 1986 to Sterling's Printing & Copying. At that time our dad was still in the business, and because he was concerned that the name change might have some people wondering if it was still under the same management, he had a sign made that states "Same stupid owners"