Meet Maxwell's Management

Paxton Kempf — President & Chief Operating Officer
Paxton joined the company in 1994. During his 8 year tenure, he has taken the company from a simple order-taking operation to a complex, yet efficient, all-encompassing manufacturing business, doing everything in-house except growing the nuts we use in our candies. Paxton’s responsibilities include production, scheduling, business planning, purchasing and new product development.

Amy Kempf — Director of Sales
Amy has worked in various capacities with the company since 1998. Her previous sales experience and knowledge ultimately led to utilizing her talents in the sales and advertising areas. Her warm smile, never-met-a-stranger personality and genuine concern for each client's specific requirements make her a natural as our Director of Sales.

Don Kempf — Chief Executive Officer
Don is responsible for long-term business planning, company direction and financial analysis. His previous experience includes being a CPA and being the CEO of one of "Business North Carolina's" 100 top privately-held NC companies, achieving sales of $50,000,000 plus each of his last two years before selling his ownership in the company.

Joyce Kempf — Office Manager
Although she likes to keep a low profile, Joyce is a key player in the organization. Not only is she responsible for the incomparable brittle recipes of the company, but her inner determination also continues to be a guide for all of us. She has a sense of urgency about her, demanding the highest quality while doing it right and on time for each client, every time. That dedication to always strive for perfection is the unwritten mission statement that we live by day in and day out at Maxwell's.

Shelia Kempf — Chief Financial Officer
Shelia has worked in virtually all the accounting positions for the company since 1994. Her overall expertise in accounting and cash-flow requirements, familiarity with the company in those arenas and her attention to detail make her the perfect fit as the company's Controller.

David Chapman — Director of Marketing
David spearheads Maxwell's marketing and public relations programs. David's career path combines corporate and consulting roles, and includes stints as EVP Marketing for the market leader in workforce technology training, and global Account Director for the largest global advertising agency network. He has developed strong brand-building skills while managing marketing efforts for Nabisco Brands, Planters - Lifesavers, Sara Lee, Richardson Brands and other well-known consumer package goods companies.

Jerome Lauck — International Sales

Ana Arrendondo — Production Manager