Meet The Team
IVAN SOKOLOV
Founder & CEO
Years with Modern Twig?
All of ’em
Years in the business?
15
Role at Modern Twig?
Making sure the ingredients are right for the cake.
Pets? Favorite Food? Favorite Concert?
Two Shih Tzus (Kobe + Mimi), black licorice. First concert: Sha Na Na
What else should we know about you?
Still waiting for my call from Pochettino.
All of ’em
Years in the business?
15
Role at Modern Twig?
Making sure the ingredients are right for the cake.
Pets? Favorite Food? Favorite Concert?
Two Shih Tzus (Kobe + Mimi), black licorice. First concert: Sha Na Na
What else should we know about you?
Still waiting for my call from Pochettino.
JESSE
V.P.
Years with Modern Twig?
5
Years in the business?
15
Role at Modern Twig?
I’m a Lead Designer at Modern Twig, collaborating across products, operations, and brand development
Favorite Food?
Can’t go wrong with some fresh ceviche on a tostada
What else should we know about you?
My 1st instrument that I played was the clarinet which naturally lead to a quick stint playing guitar in a mariachi band back in the day.
5
Years in the business?
15
Role at Modern Twig?
I’m a Lead Designer at Modern Twig, collaborating across products, operations, and brand development
Favorite Food?
Can’t go wrong with some fresh ceviche on a tostada
What else should we know about you?
My 1st instrument that I played was the clarinet which naturally lead to a quick stint playing guitar in a mariachi band back in the day.
JOANNA
Lead Designer
Years with Modern Twig?
1.5
Years in the business?
10
Role at Modern Twig?
Design & Sales Team
Pets?
I love dogs! Currently a dog momma to 3.
1.5
Years in the business?
10
Role at Modern Twig?
Design & Sales Team
Pets?
I love dogs! Currently a dog momma to 3.
CHERYL
Creative Director
Years with Modern Twig?
5
Years in the business?
8
Role at Modern Twig?
I am the keeper of the Modern Twig brand bible and protecting the team from Comic Sans.
Pets? Favorite Food? Favorite Concert?
I had the most soul-filled creature, Dylan, for nearly 17 years. Nothing beats my grandma’s homemade Filipino cooking. And for concerts? Oasis and Pulp.
What else should we know about you?
My dream is to own a sprawling piece of land filled with rescued dogs and animals.
5
Years in the business?
8
Role at Modern Twig?
I am the keeper of the Modern Twig brand bible and protecting the team from Comic Sans.
Pets? Favorite Food? Favorite Concert?
I had the most soul-filled creature, Dylan, for nearly 17 years. Nothing beats my grandma’s homemade Filipino cooking. And for concerts? Oasis and Pulp.
What else should we know about you?
My dream is to own a sprawling piece of land filled with rescued dogs and animals.
NENE
Lorem Ipsum
Years with Modern Twig?
Years in the business?
Role at Modern Twig?
Pets? Favorite Food? Favorite Concert?
What else should we know about you?
RYAN
Production Manager
Years with Modern Twig?
1
Years in the business?
9
Role at Modern Twig?
I focus on team camaraderie, positive energy, and a balanced workflow.
Pets? Favorite Food? Favorite Concert?
I have 2 cats (Cal & Olaf). When it comes to food, you can never go wrong with In-N-Out. Best concert I’ve attended has to be Pop Disaster in 2001.
What else should we know about you?
I’m a pretty goofy guy always trying to make everyone laugh.
1
Years in the business?
9
Role at Modern Twig?
I focus on team camaraderie, positive energy, and a balanced workflow.
Pets? Favorite Food? Favorite Concert?
I have 2 cats (Cal & Olaf). When it comes to food, you can never go wrong with In-N-Out. Best concert I’ve attended has to be Pop Disaster in 2001.
What else should we know about you?
I’m a pretty goofy guy always trying to make everyone laugh.
KID
Sawyer, Detective
Years with Modern Twig?
5
Years in the business?
10
Role at Modern Twig?
Chief arboreal laison and wood whisperer
Pets? Favorite Food? Favorite Concert?
Pets: Do projects count? Candy, preferably from a jar. Concert: Coastal Luminescence
5
Years in the business?
10
Role at Modern Twig?
Chief arboreal laison and wood whisperer
Pets? Favorite Food? Favorite Concert?
Pets: Do projects count? Candy, preferably from a jar. Concert: Coastal Luminescence
TONY
Finisher Extraordinaire
Years with Modern Twig?
6
Years in the business?
20
Role at Modern Twig?
Finish and a little magic when needed.
Pets?
Pac-man frog “Boludo”
6
Years in the business?
20
Role at Modern Twig?
Finish and a little magic when needed.
Pets?
Pac-man frog “Boludo”
GIO
Supervisor
Years with Modern Twig?
6
Years in the business?
14
Role at Modern Twig?
Solving problems
Pets? Favorite Food?
I have Two dogs and I love pizza
6
Years in the business?
14
Role at Modern Twig?
Solving problems
Pets? Favorite Food?
I have Two dogs and I love pizza
DIEGO
Warehouse Associate
Years with Modern Twig?
5
Years in the business?
10
Role at Modern Twig?
Human Swiss-Army knife. Production, Quality Control, and Shipping.
Pets? Favorite Food?
I have a 12 year old German Shepard dog named Sonny. I LOVE IN-N-OUT!
What else should we know about you?
I love working here. The best job I’ve ever had.
AARON
Warehouse Associate
Years with Modern Twig?
2
Years in the business?
15
Role at Modern Twig?
Packing, Quality Control, and Technical Support
Pets?
I have a cat named Zoey & she pretty much runs my house.
What else should we know about you?
Dad of two kids (14 & 6). I play piano, will never say no to a round of golf, and enjoy trips to the skating rink.
2
Years in the business?
15
Role at Modern Twig?
Packing, Quality Control, and Technical Support
Pets?
I have a cat named Zoey & she pretty much runs my house.
What else should we know about you?
Dad of two kids (14 & 6). I play piano, will never say no to a round of golf, and enjoy trips to the skating rink.
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