Meet the Pepper Team

The Louisiana Pepper Exchange team brings unparalleled expertise and passion, united by a commitment to delivering the highest quality peppers and ingredients. With a shared dedication to excellence, our team is here to support and inspire you in creating bold, flavorful products that elevate your culinary experience.

  • Chris White

    Co-Founder + CEO

  • Niki White

    Co-Founder

  • Joel Brown

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Grant Goings

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Steve Wolf

    Chief Sales Officer

  • Bryan Kapp

    Chief Pepper Officer

  • Brad Hunter

    Chief Deliciousness Officer

  • Michael Dixon

    Regional Sales Manager

  • Taylor White

    Sales Manager

  • Brianne Lack

    Marketing + Fulfillment Manager

  • Jerry Fairchild

    Operations

  • Gwen Kapp

    Inside Sales

  • Greg Scher

    New Mexico Plant Manager

  • Alex May

    Food Safety / Quality Assurance Manager

  • Arthur Cameron

    New Orleans Plant Manager

  • Isabelle Giangrosso

    Food Scientist

Chris White

Founder & CEO

"As a team, we’re committed to delivering the highest quality peppers and ingredients to our partners worldwide. At Louisiana Pepper Exchange, it’s our passion and expertise that drive us to push boundaries, ensuring every product meets the standards of excellence our customers deserve."


Chris White is the CEO of Louisiana Pepper Exchange, bringing over two decades of experience in the food and beverage industry. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a global leader in pepper sourcing, known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer partnerships. Chris is passionate about delivering the finest ingredients and fostering strong relationships with growers and manufacturers, ensuring that Louisiana Pepper Exchange continues to set the standard in the industry.

We are proudly veteran-owned.

Learn more about how we prioritize hiring and training Veterans for our workforce.