Our Founders
Steven Kocerka
Our Story
Declaration & Co., our parent company, was founded in 2010 by creative entrepreneur Lara Kocerka. A few years later, Steven—who shared the same passion for building and creating—joined the business, taking on a crucial role in operations. His focus on logistics helped bring products from initial concept to final form.
With over 15 years of experience in retail operations, Steven has worked closely with manufacturers and suppliers across the globe to deliver high-quality products. In 2019, recognizing shifts in the supply chain landscape, he saw an opportunity to bring manufacturing in-house. This move strengthened the company’s vision and gave them greater control over product quality and timelines.
Today, Steven runs a small but highly efficient warehouse in St. Augustine, Florida. With the ability to produce over 100,000 candles per month, the team is equipped to handle jobs of any size—big or small.
"From the beginning, our goal was simple: great quality at a price that works. As supply chain costs increased, we chose to take control. In 2019, we brought candle manufacturing fully in-house—streamlining production, improving consistency, and delivering better value to our partners."
- Steven Kocerka, Founder Poured Goods
We’re Committed to Creating the Best Product Possible
We don’t compromise on product quality, people, or process to chase short-term margins. Our commitment to delivering consistent, retail-ready goods starts in-house, with clear standards and accountability at every stage of production.