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
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
Ryan Schlumberger
Service and Technical Advisor
Tom Brantman
Product Development Manager
James Campbell
Marketing Consultant
Mike Arbeiter
Advisor
Barry Johnson
Advisor