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

Allison Horner

Chief Technology Officer

Dave Danks

Wheelbuilder

Ayanna Owens

Spoke Production

Rob Stepaniak

Director of Sales

Nick Noethe

Marketing / Photography

Nick Vetter

Wheel Department Manager

Christian Lundberg

Wheelbuilder

Keegan Krol

Wheelbuilder

Sharon Abel

Service and Technical Support Representative

Simon F.S.

Sales Representative

Zak Kaufhold

Spoke Production

Ryan Conway

Spoke and Tool Production Manager

Brad Guertin

Co-Founder

Kyle Olson

Co-Founder

James Campbell

Marketing Consultant

Mike Arbeiter

Advisor

Edward Warchol

Advisor