The Faces of Mama Bev's
What is our team like?
Family. Friends. Passion for butter-filled food. Excitement over a new flavor. Leaving early to pick up the kids. Giving back because we care. Building a community based bakery that is ready to change the world one cake at a time.
We love connecting with people: over coffee, butter cake, or a friendly phone call. We care about our company and want to see this homegrown operation succeed. We love the warmth and genuineness of our coworkers.
We'd like you to feel comfortable reaching out to any one of us with questions about our company or product. While we each have our areas of expertise, Mama Bev's means a great deal to all of us, and any one would be happy to share.
Gary and Kristy Plassmeyer
Gary is the son of Mama Bev and heart and soul behind the brand. He has co-founded multiple restaurants, including the local 9th Slice Pizza. He previously founded Thermonator Holdings, LLC, revolutionizing food delivery.
Kristy graduated with a degree in Business Administration - Entrepreneurship. She is very supportive of Gary's enterprising spirit, especially when it's a business involving the decadent St. Louis Butter Cake. She is a full-time real estate broker for a local Wisconsin agency.
Andy Baer
Andy is an entrepreneur who has helped organize several companies to get them on their feet and moving in the right direction. He previously founded a storage company, which he owns and operates in Wisconsin.
Jim Cain
Jim brings 33 years in the food industry in product development, innovation, and team building at Del Monte, Campbell Soup, Kraft, and ADM.
Jamie Valenti-Jordan
CEO of Catapult Commercialization Services, Jamie guides the team through the commercialization process, including scale up, contract manufacturing, and operations management to the team.
In his spare time, he likes DnD, skiing, and attending Renaissance festivals with his wife and son.
Beverly Plassmeyer
Where would we be without Mama Bev herself? Selfless and loving, and a darn good baker, to boot.
We love you, mama.