Celebrated chocolatier promotes son to leadership role

FORT MYERS — Norman Love Confections founder and owner Norman Love, one of the most prominent chocolatiers in the region, named his son Ryan Love, a chef, director of retail operations for the company.

In his new role, Ryan Love will be responsible for managing all retail operations for Norman Love Confections, according to a statement. That includes employee hiring and training, maintaining merchandising standards and improving overall product knowledge and guest satisfaction, the release adds.

“Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role having developed new pastry products and supported the management of our pastry operations over the years,” Norman Love says in the release. “We are excited to see Ryan expand his leadership role within the company, using his expertise in product development and experience in team training to help our retail operations continue to grow and succeed.”