Christine Lantinen is the sole owner of Maud Borup, a century-old candy manufacturer she bought in 2005. Under her leadership, the Plymouth company pivoted from direct-to-consumer to a B2B wholesale model, selling through retailers including Target, Macy’s, Whole Foods Market, Hy-Vee, and Neiman Marcus. Within the first year of Lantinen’s ownership, the company grew from $100,000 to more than $2 million in sales. From 2020–22, Maud Borup grew 117.5% and was recognized on Inc. 5000’s 2023 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. Today, it’s grown to $50 million and is on track to double that in four years, making it one of the top five candy companies in Minnesota. Described by colleagues as a “leadership high-achiever,” Lantinen is committed to a healthy work-life balance while pushing partners and employees to reach their full potential.