Nathan Moran, a native of Lake Wales, FL, discovered his passion for ice sculpting while studying at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando, Florida, in 2003. During his internship at The Naples Yacht Club, he trained under the guidance of a Certified Master Ice Carver, gaining the experience needed to pursue a career in ice sculpting.

Shortly after graduation, Nathan relocated to Charlotte, NC, where he began working for Ice Sensations. This role allowed him to refine his sculpting skills and learn more about the business. Unfortunately, the recession of 2007 impacted the business severely, leading to Nathan's departure.

After taking some time to regroup and focus on his family, Nathan launched Ice By PreMo in 2010 from his garage, with support from his wife, Ana Moran, and her parents, Jaime and Marcela Preciado. Within six months, the business was thriving, enabling Nathan to leave his part-time job and devote all his time and energy to networking, growth, and expansion.

In 2017, Nathan seized the opportunity to acquire a competing ice sculpture business, Artisan Ice Sculptures (formerly Ice Sensations), which is the name the company is known by today. Now based in Concord, NC, Artisan Ice supplies the entire Southeastern United States with stunning ice creations and crystal-clear cocktail ice.

Nathan and his team employ a mix of hand-carving tools and CNC machinery to create almost anything imaginable in ice, from small tabletop centerpieces to 10-foot-long seafood displays. One thing that has remained consistent since Nathan started the business in 2010 is his commitment to delivering exceptional products for customers' special events and celebrations.