The Team

Prior to making the transition to Reist Popcorn in 2009, Mike worked for Ryan Homes where he specialized in production, sales, and cost management. He is always looking for the next opportunity for the company and creating a strategy to achieve those goals. Mike likes to challenge himself and the team around him. He constantly tries to create an environment where employees take ownership of their work and feel empowered to complete a given task.

Outside of Reist Popcorn, Mike is a dedicated husband and father to 3 young adults. When time permits, he enjoys hiking, home remolding, watching his kids in sports, and seeking out new adventures or life experiences.

“Plan for the worst. Hope for the best.”

Cindy is thrilled to be a part of the Reist Popcorn Company Team since 2013. She enjoys the fast pace, diverse challenges of her position and is looking forward to another decade of popcorn fun!

Cindy’s favorite nonwork activities include: walking with Kay (aka Kernel) running, yoga and bird watching!

“Courage is not the absence of fear, it is the conquest of it.”
– William Danforth

Doug can ride a unicycle, he can also fix just about anything. He is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of equipment at both the plant and transload locations. Doug also plays a significant role developing new equipment coming into operation. He appreciates the variety of challenges that come with keeping everything running.

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

Nelson oversees the inbound and outbound flow of commodities at our transload facility. He also manages the storage of grains being held in the on-site bins. He works to accommodate drivers’ schedule and get them back on the road once the delivery or pick-up is done.

“Treat others as you would want to be treated”

Phil is the youngest member on the Reist Popcorn Management team and brings a lot of energy to the job. Phil enjoys operating the cleaning equipment, managing inbound trucks for processing, and overseeing plant operations. He likes the variety that every day brings. He also likes a variety of music. Phil prefers his earbuds over earplugs, we are never sure if he’s listening to the latest indie pop group, a classic 70’s rock band, or Christmas music.

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi

Seth joined Reist Popcorn Company in 2016. He enjoys staying working behind the scenes to make sure to make things keep running. His background in construction and mortgage lending translate well to the detail needed to operate the food safety programming.

Outside of work, Seth is an avid kayaker, skier, and mountain biker.  He enjoys camping weekends with his family, gardening, and walks with the dogs.

Doug is the newest member on the Reist Popcorn team and brings 30 years’ experience on the popping end of the business. He makes sure we are up to date of quality and food safety standards. He likes the new learning opportunities and challenges presented every day and helping the team prepare for those challenges.

Outside of work Doug enjoys fishing, hanging with family and just enjoying what the day may bring.

“To measure is to know.”

Christine has been trading popcorn internationally for over 30 years to over 70 countries. She has vast experience in export documentation, logistics, and takes great pride in providing exceptional customer service.

Christine has traveled extensively participating in international trade shows featuring the manufacturing and cinema sector of the popcorn industry.

Although Christine loves all aspects of her job, her favorite part is meeting potential and current customers!