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

Brad Guertin
Co-Founder

Kyle Olson
Co-Founder

Dave Danks
Research Technician

Ayanna Owens
Spoke Production

Rob Stepaniak
Sales Director

Nick Vetter
Wheel Department Director

Nick Noethe
Production Associate

Christian Lundberg
Wheelbuilder

Keegan Krol
Wheelbuilder/Research Technician

Zak Kaufhold
Spoke Production

Ryan Conway
Spoke and Tool Production Manager

Bret Hoekstra
Sales Manager

Ryan Schlumberger
Service and Technical Advisor

Tom Brantman
Product Development Manager

James Campbell
Marketing Consultant

Mike Arbeiter
Advisor

Barry Johnson
Advisor