Our People

Berd was founded in 2015 with a mission to use advancements in materials science and engineering to improve cycling products. Our PolyLightâ„¢ 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

Terence Taylor

Spoke Production Manager

Allison Horner

Chief Technology Officer

Dave Danks

Wheelbuilder

Joe Polis

Spoke Production

Ayanna Owens

Wheelbuilder

Rob Stepaniak

Sales Director

Nick Noethe

Marketing / Photography

Nick Vetter

Wheel Department Manager

Christian Lundberg

Wheelbuilder

Keegan Krol

Wheelbuilder

Sharon Abel

Service and Technical Support Representative

Simon Fulda-Strate

Sales Representative

Brad Guertin

Co-Founder

Kyle Olson

Co-Founder

James Campbell

Marketing Consultant

Mike Arbeiter

Advisor

Edward Warchol

Advisor