U.S. Pizza Team Premiere Members

#69 Daniel “The Big Cheese” Saccone – Saccone’s Pizza, Leander, TX.

With numerous awards and years of competing under his belt, Daniel "The Big Cheese" has dedicated his time and expertise to representing the Lone Star state in national and international competition alike. After several years of competing at USPT sanctioned competitions, his tenacity paid off and he was made an official Competing Member of the United States Pizza Team. 2005 … [Read more...] about #69 Daniel “The Big Cheese” Saccone – Saccone’s Pizza, Leander, TX.

#88 Derrick Tung, Paulie Gee’s, Logan Square, Chicago, IL.

Derrick Tung, owner and operator of Paulie Gee's Logan Square, started out by learning how to make pizza at home through YouTube tutorials and PizzaMakingForum.com discussions. After a few years of working at different pizzerias to learn restaurant operations and pizza techniques, and many road trips to visit some of the top 100 pizzerias in the US (and some international trips … [Read more...] about #88 Derrick Tung, Paulie Gee’s, Logan Square, Chicago, IL.

#8 Sean Dempsey, Dempsey’s Brewery Restaurant & Pub, Watertown, SD.

  Opened in 1999, Dempsey's is the 2nd oldest brewery in the state,. Family run, and a fun atmosphere. From our 21+ Tap lines, house brewed brews ( and Rootbeer / Cream Soda ) to a full menu with made from scratch recipes, a full liquor rail, and 160+ seats, we've got something for everyone. Summer we have deck / outdoor seating. In Winter we have a warm fireplace, and … [Read more...] about #8 Sean Dempsey, Dempsey’s Brewery Restaurant & Pub, Watertown, SD.

#57 David Conti, Red Planet Pizza and BBQ, Ansonia, CT.

David & Kathy Conti, owners of Red Planet Pizza & BBQ.  After 10 years of doing Kansas City Barbeque Society & New England Barbeque Society Grilling Competitions along with Barbeque catering, decided to start doing onsite Pizza catering parties. Dave Conti - "I entered my first pizza competition at the 2017 Caputo Cup in Atlantic City, I enjoyed it so much … [Read more...] about #57 David Conti, Red Planet Pizza and BBQ, Ansonia, CT.