Dan Abel Jr.

Dan Abel Jr. is the Chief Chocolate Officer of two beloved St. Louis-based companies:

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company and Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier.

Dan occasionally goes by another nickname: “Willy Wonka of the Midwest.” But no

matter what you call him, he’ll never forget his roots. Dan is a 2nd Generation

Chocolatier & son of the founder of Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company. Along

with his two siblings, Dan oversees the operations of both Chocolate Chocolate

Chocolate Company and Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolatier. Manufacturing,

distribution, national sales channel and product development are the key areas to Dan’s

focus. Currently the Abel family is expanding its manufacturing facility, adding a bar and

a café – and Dan is very instrumental in the construction management and development

of both concepts while continuing to push growth. Dan is married with three children –

enjoys playing golf, gardening with his young children and spending time with his family.