Michelle
My name is Michelle, Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Cedar Mountain Candle. You can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl. Growing up in rural West Virginia on a farm, working hard during the day and enjoying a bonfire at night runs in my blood.
Around 2005, I met the man of my dreams and moved to Georgia, embarking on an epic journey as a military spouse. I had to learn life all over again—being away from family and lifelong friends, adapting to deployments, and navigating all the challenges that come with a military lifestyle. I’ve always been independent (and stubborn!) by nature, and this journey only strengthened my backbone.
While I fully support my husband in every step of the way, I wanted a career and passion of my own. Co-owning Cedar Mountain Candle has allowed me to channel my creativity, dedication, and love for the simple joys of life into something meaningful.
When I’m not crafting candles or managing the business, you can find me packing up my “kids” (two Rottweilers) and heading off to Cedar Mountain in Southern Utah—my favorite place to be, where the beauty of nature inspires everything we do.
IV
My real name is Franz Workman IV (the fourth). Instead of going by Franz, I have always been called IV. I’m also the Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Cedar Mountain Candle. I was born and raised in the hills of West Virginia and worked on a friend's hay farm while growing up, but never in a million years believed that one day I would be making candles.
With my eye on a pretty little girl named Michelle, I made a tough decision to join the Air Force in 2005 and became a helicopter flight engineer on HH-60G Pavehawks. My mission is combat search and rescue, which in my 15 years of service has involved everything from hurricane evacuations from Ike and Gustov in Texas to rescuing wounded soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq, and everything else in between.
The military has moved Michelle and I from Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA to Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. Although the warehouse for Cedar Mountain Candle remains in Las Vegas, Michelle and I are now back on the East Coast, embracing our roots while continuing to grow the business. Our love of the mountains hasn’t faded. We discovered Cedar Mountain in Utah, and it inspired the name and spirit of our company. Our country roots show in each and every candle that we make. From the designs to the scents that we choose, it has our little touch of home in everyone of them.
Dustin
Dustin is our "everything man." He does it all. He is an expert candle pourer and exceptional Customer Service Representative.
Desiree
Desiree is our super hero Shipping Manager. She joined Cedar Mountain Candle in October 2021. She was raised in Puerto Rico and loves creating art in every form.
Daniela
Daniela is our Marketing Manager and she joined Cedar Mountain Candle in July 2021. She is a professional photographer who loves nature and travel. Her favorite place in the desert is the sand dunes.
