We are the official source for the stories of Santa’s enchanted North Pole…

…and home to the world’s leading Christmas toy and entertainment brands.

Merrymakers

Who We Are

The Lumistella Company is where a passion for the holiday season meets enchanted storytelling, family tradition, innovation and entrepreneurship. We thrive on creating captivating stories and experiences centered around Santa Claus and use his spirit of generosity and kindness as a pillar of our company ethos and the moments we create. In short, we are an award-winning team of talented professionals intent on spreading joy to audiences of all ages who choose to believe.

Executive team sitting on a stage in front of a podium and curtains in a conference room at a Lumiversity event. Chanda Bell has a microphone held to her mouth. Employees are sitting at round tables on the main floor.
A row of 3 images. The image on the left is a group of dancers in Scout Elf outfits dancing on top of a large red and white glittering cake decorated with candy candy ladders, gingerbread men, gingerbread men cookie cutters, and sparklers. In the middle is a boy and a girl reading the How Does a Baby Elf Grow? Book while playing with a Frost Pips doll and a Frost Pips-sized reindeer. On the right is a grouping of animated 3D characters flying through the air on a sparkly snow trail including a boy Scout Elf, a Girl Scout Elf, an Elf Pets Saint Bernard, an Elf Pets Reindeer, an Elf Mates Chef, a Frost Pip, Little Grunt, and Noorah.

Our Mission

Tap into the magic of believing and love of tradition at Christmastime by creating Christmas characters, stories and lore through consumer products, immersive experiences and entertainment-based content.

A man placing a Bogie into a stocking hanging from the mantel. On the mantel are two Scout Elves and Christmas decorations. Behind the man is a Christmas tree, as well as a large photo studio light.

Our Purpose

Create Joyful Family Moments

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Our Vision

Tell the Stories of Santa’s
North Pole

A woman in a Lumineer Volunteer shirt sitting next to a table. On the table is a canvas bag with The Lumistella Company philanthropy logo, a Plushee Pal boy and a The Elf on the Shelf boxset. In the background is a Christmas tree and a window.

Our Values

Family Focus, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (F.I.R.E.)

Carol Aebersold, Christa Pitts, and Chanda Bell standing in Marietta Square during the company's 20th anniversary celebration. Chanda is holding limited edition 20th anniversary The Elf on the Shelf boxset.

A tradition for all generations

Our Story

Many Christmases ago, Carol Aebersold embarked on a quest to harness her children’s festive enthusiasm during the holiday season by introducing an enchanting new idea—one that, for the first time, revealed what elves actually do for Santa Claus. This spark of inspiration would eventually become The Elf on the Shelf storybook and introduce a now-beloved tradition with never-before shared Christmas lore into the hearts of families everywhere.

Decades later, with grandchildren in the picture and her enterprising daughters as the forces behind the brand, her deep belief that every family deserves the magic of this cherished tradition, led to the birth of a company craftily engineered to bring holiday wonder into homes around the world.

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Our Awards

As recipients of prestigious awards across multiple industries, including publishing, business, leadership, entertainment, toys and design, we continue to strive for excellence and innovation.

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Forbes 50 over 50 logo
Inc. Female Founders 500 2026 Logo
Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta logo
Ernst Young Entrepreneur Of The Year logo
2024 AVA Digital Awards Platinum Winner seal
28th Communicator Awards Digital Excellence Award seal

Our Leadership

Our senior executives bring a wealth of experience, visionary thinking, and a shared commitment to excellence, creativity, and innovation to our daily operations.

Executives

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Chanda Bell

Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Chief Marketing Officer

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Christa Pitts

Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer

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Regan Holroyd

Chief Operating Officer

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Our Management Team

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Scott Arneson

SVP, Global Sales & Digital Commerce

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Demming Bass

SVP, Global Marketing

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Andrea Esposito

SVP, Creative

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Devin Gordon

SVP, Associate General Counsel

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Devin Gordon

SVP, Associate General Counsel

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Tracy Hanchett

SVP, Licensing & Business Development

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Dave Hatker

SVP, IT

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Ann Marie Jernigan

SVP, Finance

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Cindy Jones

Chief of Staff

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Ilango Sankaralingam

SVP, Supply Chain Operations

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Worldwide impact

Our Social Responsibility

We operate our business and interact with the world around us with an eye toward Family, Integrity, Respect and Excellence. As an entrepreneurial, family-owned business, we focus on being strong and responsible corporate citizens, staying true to our roots and ensuring we are doing good as we drive toward positive impact to the world around us.

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Chanda Bell, the Scout Elf mascot, and a mother and her son holding a the Extraordinary Noorah book and Noorah Plush
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Visionary experts

Our Careers

Operating globally from our headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, we thrive on creativity and curiosity. If you bring diverse experiences, innovation and strategic thinking to the table, you’ll fit right in our dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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World-class collaborations

Our Partners

Our global portfolio of brands come to life through licensing and partnerships in a broad assortment of products, experiences and entertainment, designed to delight and extend the reach of the joyful moments we create.

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A McDonald's Happy Meal box with The Elf on the Shelf branding, a mini Scout Elf Plush toy, a bottle of water, a bag of baby carrots labeled reindeer treats, and four chicken nuggets