Craig
Craig brings more than 37 years of experience in the local restaurant industry to Sweetz Cheesecake, the Gaithersburg bakery he proudly owns and operates. Before entering the bakery business, Craig worked as an accountant. In 1989, he and his wife, Andrea, began turning their passion for food and hospitality into a business. With personal savings and support from family, they opened Sweetz Cheesecake in October 1989 and began building a company rooted in quality, consistency, and community.
In the early years, Sweetz focused on supplying cheesecakes to local restaurants and hotels. In 1992, the bakery expanded with a retail storefront, giving the community direct access to the desserts that had already earned a loyal following. By 2000, Sweetz continued growing its local impact by launching a fundraising program designed to help schools, teams, clubs, and nonprofit organizations raise money through handcrafted desserts.
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Kevin
Kevin’s path to Sweetz Cheesecake began with a lifelong interest in creativity, technology, science, and design. He attended Purdue University, where he earned a degree in Computer Graphic Engineering and developed the technical foundation that continues to shape his approach to innovation.
In 2010, Kevin relocated from Chicago to the DMV area in search of new opportunities. The following year, he became a partner at Sweetz Cheesecake and helped lead the development of That Cheesecake Truck, the mobile extension of the bakery.
Since joining Sweetz, Kevin has used his background in design, science, and problem-solving to help expand the company’s creative direction. His work has played an important role in developing new products, modernizing the brand, and bringing fresh ideas to the Sweetz experience.