Happy Joe’s Appoints VP of Restaurant Operations, Others

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream had added four to its executive team: Christopher Anschutz as vice president of restaurant operations, Jenny Culp as vice president of purchasing and supply chain, Ashley Balluff as vice president of training and culinary services, and Abby Rock as vice president of marketing.

Anschutz (pictured above) brings leadership and franchise experience from Ponderosa Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse and T.G.I. Friday’s. Since 2020, he has been part of Happy Joe’s parent organization, Dynamic Restaurant Holdings, where he rose from director of operations, to senior franchise business consultant, to VP of operations. In his new role, he will focus on operational excellence across corporate and franchise operations.

Culp has been a Happy Joe’s team member since 2007, most recently serving as its director of purchasing and supply chain. In her new role as vice president, she will oversee sourcing, vendor partnerships and distribution strategies.

Balluff, a member of Happy Joe’s team since 1999, has worked as head coach, district coach, and director of field training. She was director of training and culinary development from 2022 until her promotion to vice president in 2025. As VP of training and culinary services, she will work to ensure consistent standards across the system.

Rock, a new hire, brings 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, including a decade leading marketing for one of the country’s largest independently owned jewelry companies before launching her own consulting firm. She will spearhead brand strategy, creative development, digital and social programs and field support for franchisees.

“These appointments reflect our Servant Leadership focus on people, restaurants and franchisee support,” CEO and President Tom Sacco says. “Each of these Servant Leaders brings a service-minded approach and a proven expertise that will strengthen our foundation as we continue our expansion into new and existing markets. Their focused Servant Leadership ensure that we’re not just getting bigger, but growing better.”

Today, Happy Joe’s has eight company-owned and 34 franchise locations across the Midwest.