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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
NENE
CNC Virtuoso
Years with Modern Twig: 5
Years in the business: 12
Role at Modern Twig:
Default IT guy
Pets? Favorite Food? Favorite Concert?
4 pets: 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 fish
Food: Hamburgers
Best Concert: I don’t like music
What else should we know about you?
I love going to church.
Years in the business: 12
Role at Modern Twig:
Default IT guy
Pets? Favorite Food? Favorite Concert?
4 pets: 2 dogs, 1 cat, 1 fish
Food: Hamburgers
Best Concert: I don’t like music
What else should we know about you?
I love going to church.
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.
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.
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”
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
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.
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.
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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