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Meet The Team

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Co-Founder

Elissa brown

Joined Wild Scoops: 2015

 

Favorite flavor: The Cosmos (super dark chocolate + charcoal + blue fluff + pop rock bark)

Outside of work, can be found: Hiking, biking or or x-c skiing, playing with our two young daughters, still tinkering around in the kitchen

“We've been in business 10 years, and it has been so special to watch kids grow up -- I remember giving a pregnant mom some ice cream for her cravings and now her kid is in 3rd grade! We're so honored to be part of family traditions."

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Co-Founder

Chris pike

Joined Wild Scoops: 2015

 

Claim to Wild Scoops fame: Fixing and resuscitating every broken waffle cone maker and welding custom ice cream inventions.

 

Outside of work, can be found: Working as a research engineer for Alaska Center for Energy & Power, nerding out over solar technology, and mountain biking.

“I love seeing so many new staff each summer! We are lucky to work with such an enthusiastic and talented crew and we're also grateful for some of our long-time staff who add so much to the company."

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Retail Operations Manager

Gabriel collins

Joined Wild Scoops: 2017

 

Claim to Wild Scoops fame: Helping build out the inside of our Cone-tainer at 49th State

Outside of work, can be found On the slopes, backcountry snowboarding, fishing for salmon on the Kenai, or just in my yard mowing the grass. 

“My favorite thing about my job is the empowerment I get to try new things and the fulfillment I've found through teaching developmental & professional skills to the staff.”

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Production Manager

Jacob Legere

Joined Wild Scoops: 2019

Flavor creation credits: Prinsesstårta, Chicha Morada, Mesquito Tracks, and Pear Limoncello Sorbet

Outside of work, can be found: Playing video games, watching TV, knitting, berry picking

"I love working here because it's a great workplace to exercise creativity, feel respected, and know that what we do every day makes people happy!"

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Operations Specialist

Ben Peterson

Joined Wild Scoops: 2018

 

Flavor creation credits: Sweet Papa (mostly the base!)

 

Outside of work, can be found: Doing comedy at Koots every week and a few other shows around town!

“Two months into working here, we were getting ready for fall flavors. It was kind of a skeleton crew and so sometimes it would just be me and one other person. I showed up one day and Elissa wasn’t there and instead there were 12 pumpkins on a table with a printed out recipe and just a note from her. I thought, ‘I’ve never roasted pumpkins before but here we go!’”

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Media Specialist

Community Liaison

Farmers Market Coordinator

Sophia

Detweiler

Joined Wild Scoops: 2025

 

Favorite flavor:

Ube Coconut Swirl!

Outside of work can be found: Hiking, biking, skiing, watching movies, cooking for friends, attending community events

"Since I moved to AK back in 2024, Wild Scoops has always been my go-to spot to bring visitors from back home. It's a great opportunity to share with them the unique flavors of Alaska, and it surely never disappoints!"

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Baking Coordinator

Gabe Virgin

Joined Wild Scoops: 2024

 

Flavor creation credits: Caramel Chai Biscotti (February 2025 Adventure Club flavor)

 

Outside of work, can be found: Biking, rock climbing, & playing video games 

“My favorite things about Wild Scoops are the many opportunities for creativity and learning! Also the way that I always feel heard and appreciated by my employer & manager."

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Seasonal Downtown

Shop Manager

Sofey Pope

Joined Wild Scoops: 2021

 

Favorite flavor: Moose's Tooth Rootbeer

Outside of work, can be found: Going to concerts!

"I love how connected Wild Scoops is with not only Alaskans, but people all over the world! It's so refreshing to see neighbors and tourists come together to share their common love for ice cream!"

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Wholesale /Special Order 

Coordinator &

Production Lead

Jeremy Holganza

Joined Wild Scoops: 2019

 

Flavor creation credits: Mango Malasada, Boba Tea, & Gochujang Cookies (used in the March 2024 Adventure Club sammies!)

 

Outside of work, can be found: Playing games, occasionally visiting a brewery, enjoying food

“I would never have thought I’d be working at an ice cream shop especially for 5 years straight. I don’t even like sweets that much, but being a churner and working with ice cream for a large portion of my adult life is pretty crazy to me.”

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Midtown Scoop Shop

Manager

Kinley Tuttle

Joined Wild Scoops: 2023

 

Claim to Wild Scoops fame: Designed the art on the pink Snowman tumblers!

Outside of work, can be found: At church, creating art, line dancing, rock climbing, or playing video games!

"Being a part of the Wild Scoops team is an adventure! It's a place to grow, make great memories and friends, and have endless opportunities to learn new things and spark creativity!"

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Midtown Shop Assistant

Manager

Sofia Piscitello

Joined Wild Scoops: 2025

 

Favorite flavor: A Pilot's Life for Me

 

Outside of work, can be found: Traveling for concerts, working on my PhD, collecting K-pop albums!

"My favorite Wild Scoops memory is meeting my best friend here!"

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E Street Assistant Manager

Silas Boles

Joined Wild Scoops: 2024

 

Favorite flavor:

German Chocolate Cake (should be a year round scoop...)

Outside of work, can be found: Traveling, sailing, snowboarding, rock climbing!

"At the end of the 2025 summer two other coworkers and I had a pumpkin carving competition! We had customers vote on which one looked best. I love working here because of our staff, everyone is amazing and the environment is welcoming and friendly!"

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Delivery & Logistics Lead

Mika Nave

Joined Wild Scoops: 2026

Favorite flavor: Musk Ox Mocha

Outside of work can be found: Filming sketches and performing stand up comedy.

"The Wild Scoops team is one of the most welcoming and passionate groups of people I've ever had the pleasure to work with. Every day I know I'll get to share a smile and positive moment with my coworkers and colleagues."

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49th State Cone-tainer

Assistant Manager

Anthony

Romero

Joined Wild Scoops: 2026

Favorite flavor: Morning Milo

Outside of work can be found: Spending time outside, going on walks, hiking, going to the beach. Also sewing and playing DnD.

"I used to make a lot of ice cream when I was a pastry cook. To make good ice cream you need to understand the science behind the ingredients and you get to be creative with any flavors. The people at Wild Scoops have mastered this and are endlessly creative, and I am so pleased to be a part of the team."

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Production Lead

Devin Andersen

Joined Wild Scoops: 2021

 

Flavor creation credits: Guava Cheesecake (2026 Adventure Club flavor)

 

Outside of work, can be found: Crocheting or bringing my dog to the dog park!

"My favorite part about working there is actually the people. I love the conversations we have and getting to know people more and more each day."

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Production Lead

Lora Buller

Joined Wild Scoops: 2025

 

Flavor creation credits: Sour Cream Apple Crumble (May 2026 Adventure Club flavor)

Outside of work, can be found: Baking, playing badminton, and painting!

"My favorite wild scoops memory is going crab apple picking with the whole kitchen team!"

...and the rest of the team

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