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Speaker Bios
Christal Spata

Co-Owner and Operator,
Valeo's Pizza

Christal Spata, along with her husband,
took over a local , half-century pizzeria location in Kenosha, WI, and turned it around
using operational efficiencies, focused
hiring and leadership development on the team members which
quadrupled their sales. Their second location of Valeo's, opened in
October of 2017, added dine-in to the original delivery and carryout
concept. Christal heads up marketing and leadership development
for the company.

Leo Spizzirri

Maestro Istruttore, North
American Pizza & Culinary
Academy
Leo Spizzirri is an American artisan pizza
and bread maker who's expertise in dough
rheology has led him to the forefront of
dough & pizza innovations throughout North America. A Maestro
Istruttore with Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli in Italy, he's the co-founder of
the North American Pizza & Culinary Academy in Chicago.

Adam Sweet

Pizzaiolo and Founder,
King Dough Pizza
Adam Sweet is the Pizzaiolo and founder of
King Dough Pizza in Bloomington and Indianapolis. After working his way up the ranks
in a variety of restaurants in his hometown
of Little Rock, AR he and his wife returned to their old stomping
grounds of Bloomington, IN to dive headfirst into the opening of their
own Pizza shop. With a focus on locally sourced produce, naturally
leavened dough, and strong relationships with local purveyors they've
cemented KD in the hearts and minds of pizza lovers the state over,
and beyond. With the opening of their Indianapolis location the
menu has expanded to offer burgers, wings, and a rotating cast
of italian inspired entrees always keeping in mind that every meal
should be a pizza party.

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Tony Troiano

Owner-Operator,
J.B.Alberto's Pizza
Owner of one of the nation's busiest delivery
and carryout operations, J.B. Alberto's Pizza
in Chicago, Tony Troiano has a reputation for
producing a high-quality product, providing
stellar customer service and dedicating his time to the community
he serves. A 40-year veteran of the highly competitive Chicago pizza
market, he attributes his success to an authentic leadership style
and tons of experience.

Bill Weekley

Corporate Baker,
General Mills
Bill Weekley is an Associate R&D Principal
Engineer for General Mills in Minneapolis
and a longstanding presenter at Pizza Crust
Boot Camp.

Scott Wiener

Founder,
Scott's Pizza Tours
Scott Wiener is the founder of Scott's Pizza
Tours in New York City, bringing his infectious
love for all things pizza to more than 40,000
guests since 2008. He also writes the
"Man on the Street" column for Pizza Today magazine and has been
featured talking about top pizzerias on CBS "Sunday Morning," the
Travel Channel, the Food Network and in various national publications. Scott will be leading a Las Vegas Pizza Tour on Wednesday of
Pizza Expo Week.
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