Brad Iott - Co-Founder at JerkyGent & Beef Jerky Expert
Brad Iott is the co-founder of JerkyGent and has personally taste-tested every single bag of jerky that’s come through the door—thousands of bold, smoky, sweet, and spicy bites (it’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it). On weekends, you’ll find him on the golf course, running a few miles, chasing his kids, or checking out new restaurants with his wife.
Education
- Michigan State University, Eli Broad College of Business, Bachelor of Arts, Supply Chain Management
Certifications & Not-So-Official Credentials
- Co-Founder of JerkyGent
- Chief Flavor Tester (Yes, every single bag. Seriously.)
- Unofficial Champion of “Most Jerky Consumed in a Day” (self-proclaimed, but uncontested)
Professional Experience & Background
Brad Iott is the co-founder of JerkyGent, a leading beef jerky discovery platform born out of a shared obsession for bold, high-quality snacks. Since day one, Brad has personally taste-tested every single jerky that’s come through the door—thousands of smoky, spicy, sweet, and savory flavors.
With 8+ years of experience working with craft jerky brands, selecting top-tier products, and building a passionate community of jerky fans, Brad plays a key role in curating the best-tasting jerky on the planet and shaping the JerkyGent experience.
- JerkyGent, Co-Founder
- Chewy.com, Supply Chain Department
- Sun Bum, Supply Chain Manager