Our Team
Alex started making ice cream for his family’s own parties, which included an annual birthday party for the family dog. Soon, this turned into the annual ice cream party that he and his wife would throw in their dining room. Their ice cream was branded “Shmobro’s” after their dog and two cats (Sh=Shadow, Mo=Smokey, Bro=Bro-Bro).
Alex tried doing an ice cream social experiment in his office and it was a huge hit. The name then changed to “The Ice Cream Socialist” to reflect exactly what we do… and get topical at the same time.
Alex Kogan
Alex Kogan
Alex is a video techie by day (dkp-image.com) and an ice cream socialist by night. As with everything in his life, he has no formal training in ice cream making, but learned the craft through trial and error and put on a few pounds along the way. His head is stuck most days between solving complex video issues and creating the next great flavor of ice cream. His favorite flavors are Dulce de Kveche and Along Came a Cider.
Uma Kogan
Lawyer by day and ice cream taster by night, Uma works to help perfect all the flavors offered by The Ice Cream Socialist. Her favorite flavors are Along Came a Cider and Cherry Vanilla Chocolate Chip.
Shmobro
Shmobro is a conglomeration of names: Sh (Shadow), Mo (Smokey), Bro (Bro-Bro). Shadow is a black cat who has a strong Chicago accent and insists that he’s not a cat, but a “ceyat.” Smokey is a gray cat and is originally from England and very proper. Bro-Bro is a Wheaten Terrier and a complete goofball who enjoys long walks and going to the park. They’re all still mad that the name was changed from Shmobro’s to The Ice Cream Socialist.