With a passion for chocolate and the desire to educate and inspire, Dennis Witzel created the Chocolate Boot Camp Scholarship for members of Retail Confectioners International (RCI) wishing to attend the trade association’s Chocolate Boot Camp. Prior to his passing in January 2020, it was his intent for the scholarship to pay for the full course tuition, valued at $1,200.
Dennis Witzel enjoyed a 47-year sales career in the chocolate industry, representing Nestlé Chocolate and the Peter’s Chocolate division over the years. Following his retirement in 2009, Witzel continued his involvement with the industry as an independent sales consultant for Linnea’s Cake & Candy Supplies.