BRIAN LITTLEFIELD

CO-FOUNDER

Brian Littlefield is a builder of brands shaped by discipline, performance, and standards that do not bend. He spent the last decade creating and scaling consumer businesses where product quality is non-negotiable and details matter.

Burnt End started at Brian’s own grill, chasing flavor with depth, balance, and attitude. What began as personal experimentation became an obsession. He brings a founder’s instinct for product, a designer’s eye for brand, and a refusal to accept average in any form.

JACK ARNOLD

CO-FOUNDER

Jack Arnold lives and breathes barbecue. Through years of hosting and producing premier BBQ events, Jack has earned firsthand knowledge of what separates good flavor from unforgettable flavor. He has cooked beside the best executive chefs in the world, judged competitions, and lived inside pit culture long enough to know what actually works on meat.

Burnt End is built on that experience. Every blend reflects Jack’s belief that seasoning should amplify the cook, not mask it.

PETER ROBERTS

CO-FOUNDER

Pete Roberts is an entrepreneur driven by building real brands with real backbone. He has helped scale consumer companies from idea to execution, with a strong focus on reshoring production and strengthening American manufacturing.

Pete brings a deep respect for craftsmanship, process, and long-term brand value. His perspective ensures Burnt End is built with intention, from how products are made to how the brand earns loyalty.

MARIO KALPOU

CO-FOUNDER

Mario Kalpou began as a chef, earning recognition for bold flavor and disciplined technique before trading the confines of the kitchen for a life of exploration and adventure. His palate was forged in professional kitchens and sharpened through travel, culture, and experience.

Burnt End reflects that evolution. Mario brings a chef’s precision and an explorer’s curiosity, pushing every blend to deliver depth, balance, and character.