OUR LEADERSHIP

Shahpour
Shahpour Nejad
President / CEO / Co-Founder
Reza
Reza Kalantari
Co-Founder / Retired
Mike
Mike Morgan
Vice President of Operations
Kim
Kim Bui
Director of Human Resources
Reza
Reza Kamalian
Director of Operations
Chi
Anna Tran
Chief Financial Officer
Kamiar
Kamiar Nejad
Vice President of Innovation
Ren
Ren Vang
Director of Marketing
Chi
Anna Tran
Chief Financial Officer

Started with Pizza Guys in 2006 as admin and became an accountant, payroll and little bit of HR for Corp. Stores in 2007. In 2022 moved up to CFO position. My spare time I love to cook and into inter design.

Ren
Ren Vang
Director of Marketing

Ren joined Pizza Guys in 2018 as a Digital Marketing Coordinator and advanced to become the Director of Marketing. With a B.S. in International Business and a concentration in Marketing, she leads Pizza Guys’ advertising and branding efforts. Known for her ever-changing hair colors, Ren enjoys exploring new restaurants and culinary adventures, though she doesn’t consider herself a “foodie.”

Mike
Mike Morgan
Vice President of Operations

Michael came to Pizza Guys in 2007. Before his time with Pizza Guys, Michael spent 10 years in the food distribution industry. Michael has a wife and two teenage children. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing from the University of Phoenix and a Masters in Business Administration from California State University Sacramento. Michael is also a Certified Project Manager (PMP).

Reza
Reza Kamalian
Director of Operations

Reza has worked in the pizza business for over 15 years. He spent time at pizza restaurants from local independents to large chains like Pizza Hut. Reza is Pizza Guys store operations expert.

Reza
Reza Kalantari
Co-Founder / Retired

An entrepreneur embarked on his American dream and journeyed to the USA in 1984. Reza Kalantari alongside Shahpour Nejad co-founded Pizza Guys in 1986. After a successful career, Reza has now transitioned into retirement, leaving behind a legacy of entrepreneurial achievement.

Kim
Kim Bui
Director of Human Resources

Kim Bui has been with Pizza Guys since 2004. Kim crafts Human resources strategy for Pizza Guys and advises franchisees on their employee programs. Kim is a runner that has completed several marathons. Kim received a B.S. in Human Resources from California State University Sacramento.

Kamiar
Kamiar Nejad
Vice President of Innovation

Kamiar holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphasis in Entrepreneurship from California State University Sacramento. In 2019, he came to Pizza Guys as a Project Manager, simultaneously taking charge of the Purchasing Department. Kamiar now serves as the Vice President of Innovation, spearheading transformative initiatives and continuing to lead the Purchasing Department with expertise and strategic vision.

Shahpour
Shahpour Nejad
President / CEO / Co-Founder

Shahpour began his journey in the pizza industry in 1979 while attending college in Cleveland, OH. Over the years, he rose through the ranks to become a partner in several pizzerias. In 1984, Shahpour relocated to California, where he fused his expertise in traditional East Coast pizza with local Californian flavors. This fusion led him to co-found Pizza Guys alongside Reza Kalantari.