Our People
Berd was founded in 2015 with a mission to use advancements in materials science and engineering to improve cycling products. Our PolyLight™ spokes are the lightest in the world. They enable cyclists to ride farther and faster, while expending less effort.
Charlie Spanjers
Co-Founder and CEO
Allison Horner
Chief Technology Officer
Dave Danks
Research Technician
Ayanna Owens
Spoke Production
Rob Stepaniak
Director of Sales
Nick Vetter
Wheel Department Manager
Nick Noethe
Production Associate
Christian Lundberg
Wheelbuilder
Keegan Krol
Wheelbuilder
Zak Kaufhold
Spoke Production
Ryan Conway
Spoke and Tool Production Manager
Bret Hoekstra
Sales Manager
Brad Guertin
Co-Founder
Kyle Olson
Co-Founder
James Campbell
Marketing Consultant
Mike Arbeiter
Advisor
Barry Johnson
Advisor