Maestro

Inspired by Joe Gagne, Claussen’s master baker, who started as a pan greaser and retired as head of Production Department. After his humble start at Claussen’s, Gagne attended the Dunwoody Institute of Baking in Minneapolis, graduating with high honors. “Joe,” as he was known in the shop, studied bread baking in Europe, and chemistry and engineering locally to enhance his professional skills. He was responsible for creating many of “Claussen’s Delightfully Different Cakes.”