The Kate’s Crew

Meet the team that brings you Kate’s bars and ambassadors who take them along for the ride.

A shared love for adventure and good food

We don’t just make organic bars. We get outside whenever we can, because those adventures inspire a good life. That same energy drives everything we do, from the trails we preserve to the communities we explore. It’s what makes us proud to share our work with the world.

Meet our crew

Kate Schade

Kate Schade

Founder & Co-Owner

Bruce Thaler

Bruce Thaler

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Owner

Brittany Thaler

Brittany Thaler

Chief Marketing Officer

Rachel Kuna

Rachel Kuna

Director, Public Relations

Jordan Hainsey

Jordan Hainsey

Creative Director & Senior Designer

Caroline Ellis

Caroline Ellis

Manager, Event & Partnership

Mandi Gosal

Mandi Gosal

Director, Strategic Initiatives

Mark Thaler

Mark Thaler

Executive Vice President, Sales

Jeff Hoke

Jeff Hoke

Director, New Business Development, Emerging Markets, & Strategic Accounts

Robin Paguia

Robin Paguia

Director, Team Sales & Emerging Channels

Brandon Holsinger

Brandon Holsinger

Manager, Eastern Account

Brittany Wallenhorst

Brittany Wallenhorst

Manager, E-Commerce

Flo Dancel

Flo Dancel

Senior Director, Grocery, Food Service, Club, Military, & Private Label

Stephanie Williams

Stephanie Williams

Manager, National Accounts

The Kate’s Real Food Ambassador Program

Join a group of people with a get-after-it mindset. As an ambassador, you’ll take Kate’s on your journeys, shaping the brand through real action—all with special perks and a closer look at what we’re up to.

Meet our ambassadors

Jen Jones

Jen Jones

Freeride snowboarder

Morgan Walker

Morgan Walker

Sports dietitian, cross-training

Iron Tazz

Iron Tazz

Hiker, author

Jenna Dramise

Jenna Dramise

Orthopedic PA-C, snowboarder, cyclist

Kristine Contento-Angell

Kristine Contento-Angell

Mountain biker

Carrie Barton

Carrie Barton

Backcountry snow biker, off-road motorcycle racer

Tim Puterio + Katrina

Tim Puterio + Katrina

Hikers, adventurers

Bart Lee

Bart Lee

Trail runner, adventurer

Henri Halle

Henri Halle

Action sports photographer & videographer, skier, snowboarder

Deanna Molenda

Deanna Molenda

Climber, skier, paraglider, route developer

Ambassadors on the move

George fuels days in the cold with real food that keeps up when conditions get tough. Whether he’s guiding or climbing, having dependable energy in his pocket makes a difference. Kate’s bars are his snack staple, helping him stay focused on demanding terrain.

Deanna approaches climbing with intention. From indoor training to climbing outside, she relies on Kate’s bars to feel strong and ready for the next adventure. She listens to her body and chooses real food that supports long days while still fitting her active life.