01.30.12
Rebecca Gelston

Name: Dina Paz

Title: Project Manager

Born (location): Honduras

What do you do for Mont Blanc Gourmet?

I oversee Private Label programs and manage new customer concepts from design to production.

How did you get your start in this field?

My culinary degree allowed me entry into fine dining, and eventually got into Research and Development as a lab technician.

What’s the best part about your job?

The camaraderie of my co-workers, fun atmosphere, and the innovative products we test and research on a daily basis.

What do you order at your favorite café?

I usually order hot coffee, but when I splurge, I like a foamy Cambric tea.

Last great idea you’ve come across?

On-the-go flavor shots—a perfect complement to my coffee without the added fuss.

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01.23.12
Rebecca Gelston

Name: Eric Nakata

Title: Director of R&D

Born (location): Torrance, CA

What do you do for Mont Blanc Gourmet?

Research and development. 

How did you get your start in this field?

Reverse engineering food in restaurants. 

What’s the best part about your job?

Creating solutions people can drink.

What do you order at your favorite café?

Coffee with touch of honey and maybe a dash of cinnamon. 

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01.16.12
Rebecca Gelston

Name: Jim Shea

Title: Director of Manufacturing & Logistics

Born (location): New Jersey 

What do you do for Mont Blanc Gourmet?

Production Control, Inventory Control, Logistics Control, Purchasing, Product Costing, Sales Data Collection, coordinate special requirements for International sales order, pull weeds & keep parking lot clean

How did you get your start in this field?

I worked for a company where no one else wanted the planning job – the rest is history!

What’s the best part about your job?

When all the plans fall into place without a hitch.

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