PRODUCTS ABOUT US WHO WE SERVE RESOURCES BLOG CONTACT Our Team Passion & hard work The same passion and hard work that started this company back in 1989 are definitely “alive & kickin’” in the people on our team today. The people behind the scenes – those who are on the line every day making our products – are the protectors of our brand, so to speak, working hard around the clock to make sure quality is unparalleled and deadlines are met. Those up front in the offices have valuable experience in production and distribution, and are supported by a sales team with deep knowledge of our customers’ businesses. Learn more about the Alive & Kickin’ team below! Randy Charles CEO Responsible for the ongoing strategy of the company — the “big picture,” if you will — including industry trends, innovation, product development, and manufacturing capabilities. Randy was one of the founders of A&K in 1989. Nick Charles PRESIDENT Primarily responsible for client development and service along with overall business management and administration. Nick has been with A&K since 1998. Dan Pecha CONSULTANT; FOUNDER & FORMER PRESIDENT OF DOUGH SHOP® DIVISION Dan started in the pizza business when he was just 14 years old. Originally making the dough balls for his own chain of pizza restaurants, he moved on to supplying dough, crusts, and flatbreads for other stores before eventually joining the team at A&K in 2015. Jeff Stone SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CLIENT DEVELOPMENT Jeff’s career in the pizza industry spans over 30 years and countless successful product launches. His broad knowledge of the industry gives him an invaluable perspective on what makes a pizza stand out from the crowd. He has been with A&K since 1996. Lisa Bartikofsky DIRECTOR OF SALES Lisa is a 20-year veteran of the food industry, including over 15 years in pizza specifically. She has a winning, can-do attitude and loves collaborating to create the perfect recipe. Lisa has been with A&K since 2011. Luke Siedow CULINARY SPECIALIST Luke is involved in a number of areas throughout the company, including sales, culinary, and product showings. Luke’s expertise in problem-solving for operators has won him the praise of countless customers. Get Tips From Chef Luke Shawna Link FOODSERVICE SALES MANAGER Shawna started working in pizza restaurants when she was 16 years old. She has worked in small, locally owned restaurants to large chains. Shawna broadened her experience by entering into manufacturing as a key member of The Dough Shop in 2009 before joining the A&K team in 2015. Stay in tune with what’s going on in the industry with the latest ideas, tips and other resources – subscribe and get an alert each time we publish! Check out our latest, here. Email* Products Dough Balls Par-Baked Crusts Gluten Free Crusts Signature Crusts Wood Fired Crusts Rising Crusts Fully Prepared Sauces Who We Serve Restaurants C-Stores Grocery Stores Entertainment Venues Distributors Manufacturers About Us Our Team Careers Resources Video Library Customer Exclusive Resources Events Search akcrust.com Blog Contact Us 1326 Cornell Road Green Bay, WI 54313 920.662.0304 info@akcrust.com © Copyright 2021 Alive & Kickin' Pizza Crust