Minne-Sorta Nice Co.
Meet The Team
Dedicated-Passionate-Creative
Meet the Minne-Sorta Nice team. We are located in Minnetonka, Minnesota and are a well driven group, devoted to creating humorous candles that bring laughter and meaningfulness to the relatable teenage life.
CEO
Olivia Penteado
My favorite thing in the world is travel, I’ve gone to places like Singapore, Tokyo, Brazil, London, Paris and many more. My family has adapted the mindset that the most important education is through people, and their culture. I also love serving whether that’s in my church, on a serving committee or one of the clubs I lead. I also am one of the most extroverted people you will ever meet which means that I spend a lot of my time with my friends and family.
CFO:
Lucas Martin
I'm a senior at Minnetonka High School, and I'm super excited to help run our company. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, along with playing basketball. I look forward to working with our finance team and help run a successful company!
COO
Annie Zhao
Hi, I’m a senior at Minnetonka High School! I’ve been a Midwest resident my whole life, but enjoy traveling whenever possible. I have a lovely dog, family, and friends that I love spending time with. Going on camping trips up north in Minnesota is an integral part of my summers, and I’m excited to showcase this through our candles!
CMO
Allison Adamek
Hello, My name is Allison Adamek and I am a senior at Minnetonka Highschool. I love to spend time with friends and I love art. I'm looking forward to going to college and major in Marketing!
Trade Show Designer :
Nell Allen
I love to bake and play golf. I spend a lot of time on the lake and love to travel.
VP operations and administration:
Campbell DeLuca
My name is Campbell DeLuca, and I am a person who wants to make everyone feel welcomed and heard. In my free time I like to spend time on the lake with family and friends and I also play tennis. I am super excited to create a fun and productive community at Minne-sorta Nice this year!
VP of Manufacturing:
Dana Zucker
Avid candle maker and collector. Manufacturing candles just makes scents!
Human Resource Manager:
Savannah Lenk
I am a self-driven, results oriented individual who works collaboratively to exceed objectives. I have experience working in fast-paced, professional environments where leadership, organizational, and analytical skills are critical. I am a problem-solver with a motivated mindset and the ability to connect with others.
Sales Executive:
Kate Simington
I am a hard worker that works relentlessly to achieve my goals. I love working and collaborating with others. I am committed to Clemson for volleyball and plan to study food marketing sales.
Bank Manager:
Liliana Shortridge
I love making candles and traveling the world.
IT Website Design:
Avery Rafferty
I am outgoing, reliant, and a hard worker. I love working with people and have gained commutation and customer service skills through 2 years of vantage and working in the restaurant industry.
Resource manager:
Sophia Ugorets
I love spending time with friends and family, especially outside. Business is my passion and I can’t wait to watch our company grow.
VP Design:
Daniel Johnson
Introverted senior who enjoys sports, board games, and hanging out with friends. I’m interested in business and love listening to music
VP IT:
Ashlyn Baker
I am a hardworking senior that loves business, baking, and spending time with family and friends! I am so excited for VE!
Marketing Executive:
Annie Sween
I spend a lot of my time with my friends, dancing, and working with Letters of Love. I would consider myself as kind and hardworking.
Sales Manager:
Caitlin Corkery
I am a senior involved in cross country, softball, unified, and my church’s youth program. I am looking to study business or medicine next year.
Finance executive:
Liam Dorn
I like working in groups and try my best to make sure everyone feels included regardless of what we are doing
VP Sales:
Sophia Roberts
I'm from San Francisco, California and I love my friends and family. I am a doubles tennis player, I attend and volunteer at Grace Church, I love to ski, and I'm a second year VANTAGE student. I really value leadership and loyalty.
Advertising Manager:
Kate Schulenberg
I am a driven and well rounded individual who deeply cares and prioritizes others, and strives to make any environment more positive and approachable. I cherish time with my friends and family, and enjoy running, reading, and cooking in my spare time.
VP accounting:
Peter Ciaccio
My name is Peter and I am the VP of accounting for Minne-Sorta Nice!
Accounting Manager:
Brady Schlapkohl
Within Minne-sorta nice, I work in the Finance and Accounting department. In the winters I enjoy skiing and ice fishing.
Production Engineer:
Ella Smith
Hi I’m Ella and a senior at Minnetonka and I’m the production engineer! Outside of VE I like to hangout with friends as well as spend time outside.
VP Finance:
Ella Roberts
I am a dedicated, hard-working, and creative individual! I can't wait to see our company grow!
VP Human Resources:
Sophia Lindsey
I am a senior this year and the VP of Human Resources for Minne-Sorta Nice. Out of class I love to hang out with friends and be outside in all season