Paul Picton
Maverick Chocolate Co.
Owner
Cincinnati Area, KY
Paul and Marlene Picton started Maverick Chocolate in 2013 with the goal of bringing ethical and delicious chocolate to Cincinnati. Maverick Chocolate has a factory and retail store located in the historic Findlay Market. The company has grown from the two founders to seven employees. Marlene is a graduate of the Ecole Chocolat Bean-to-Bar program. Paul was previously employed as the Sales Director for a multinational jet engine company. Paul has thirty years experience in the aviation field before leaving in 2013 to start Maverick Chocolate.