U.S. Pizza Team Competing Members

Jimmy Gadd, Goodfellas Pizzeria, Cincinnati, OH.

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Jimmy started spinning dough in 2015 as an entry level line worker with Goodfellas Pizzeria in Covington KY. Very quickly learned the ropes from a couple of MADE GUYS who had been tossing for a few years. Seeing the potential and future of the company he decided to dig in!! As of today he is responsible in helping open 7/10 locations for the Two Independent owners with Italian … [Read more...] about Jimmy Gadd, Goodfellas Pizzeria, Cincinnati, OH.

James Terwilliger, The Pizza Consultant, Buona Forchetta and Biga, San Diego, CA.

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After making pizza for over 15 years and on both coasts of the US, I started my own Consulting firm focusing on pizzerias . I’ve made pizza for corporations and family owned restaurants in both New York and California. I still dabble part time at other pizzerias, but am focused on helping others create the best pizzas they can. … [Read more...] about James Terwilliger, The Pizza Consultant, Buona Forchetta and Biga, San Diego, CA.

Audrey Jayne, Slingin’ Pizza, Laguna Park, TX.

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I have worked in every type of shop, from mom and pops, to one of the worlds largest pizza companies. I knew my life goal very quickly was to open my own pizzeria and serve the best quality and freshest pizza we possibly can. But we aren’t here just to serve pizza…we are here to serve kindness and a loving atmosphere to any and all that walk through our doors. My partner … [Read more...] about Audrey Jayne, Slingin’ Pizza, Laguna Park, TX.

Alberto Russo – Flour House, San Luis Obispo, CA.

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A HUSBAND-AND-WIFE TEAM, ONE ITALIAN BY BIRTH AND THE OTHER BY BLOOD... Their shared love for Italian culture and cuisine compelled them to open Flour House, a modern eatery offering housemade pasta, aperitivi, and specializing in Pizza Napoletana—a heritage style so precious that it’s guarded by Italian law. They actively change the menu depending on their inspiration … [Read more...] about Alberto Russo – Flour House, San Luis Obispo, CA.

The U.S. Pizza Team is a group of expert pizziaolos and pizza acrobats who compete in national and international pizza competitions. The team was founded in 2000 in collaboration with PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry. Drawing pizza talent from across the United States, the U.S. Pizza Team promotes camaraderie through sportsmanship and team work throughout the world.
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