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Our Team.

At Pizzazz Pizza, we strive to offer exceptional service, and our team is the reason we succeed. With years of experience behind us, we are more than just co-workers, we are a family. Get to know us and experience the warm atmosphere of our family run restaurant.

Portrait of Gunnell Rupert, President and CEO

Gunnell Rupert

President and CEO since 1991

Portrait of Hal Rupert, Area Director

Hall Rupert

Area Director Pizzazz Pizza and The Cookshak Fried Chicken since 2009

Portrait of Reese Rupert, General Manager

Reese Rupert

General Manager The Cookshak Fried Chicken in Duck since 2012

Portrait of Josh Rupert, General Manager, Corolla

Josh Rupert

General Manager Pizzazz Pizza in Corolla since 2016

Portrait of Jimmy Reinhart, General Manager Nags Head

Jimmy Reinhart

General Manager Pizzazz Pizza and The Cookshak Fried Chicken in Nags Head since 2000

Portrait of Steve Parsons, Co-General Manager, Duck

Steve Parsons

Co-General Manager Pizzazz Pizza in Duck since 1995

Portrait of Donel Smith, Co-General Manager, Duck

Donel Smith

Co-General Manager Pizzazz Pizza in Duck since 1997

Portrait of Matt Piazza, Traveling Manager

Matt Piazza

Traveling Manager since 2023

Portrait of Josh Pauley, First Assistant Manager, Nags Head

Josh Pauley

First Assistant Manager Pizzazz Pizza and The Cookshak Fried Chicken in Nags Head since 2008

Lilly Matkos

Assistant Manager in Grandy & Corolla since 2023

Rob Patrick

Assistant Manager in Grandy since 2024

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