About Us

Will loves to solve business problems. He grew up with Tennessee Cheesecake (his mom started the company in 1981). He has been leading the team for over 15 years. He has helped the team change and adapt from a product mindset to service mindset. Helping the TNC team learn and grow is his top priority.

Valerie loves the creative side of baking. It's not all science! She started Tennessee Cheesecake in her kitchen and just a few years later look how far it's come. Valerie has a keen sense of business and is always willing to lend a listening ear.

Becca Wilson is the Director of People & Culture at Tennessee Cheesecake. Becca thrives on creating a great place for great people to do their best work. A talented professional with over 15 years of experience in communications, public relations, and human resources management, Becca enjoys identifying and solving business problems in collaboration with others on her team. She is passionate about following the golden rule - treating customers and employees the way she would want to be treated.

Kyle’s passions are working with people to find solutions whether that be finding the perfect fit for a customer partner’s dessert menu or working with co-workers to make Tennessee Cheesecake the best it can be. Kyle started with the company in 2012 as Sales Director to help the company grow and now leads both the Sales and Operations Teams as COO. "Customer First" is a TNC core value that Kyle lives by every day.

Jon Blinkhorn is our Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager. He has been interested in food and the science that goes into what we eat, from a young age. In the years he has been active in the food world, he has gained experience and held management roles in food safety, quality assurance, product development, and research and development. He has a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, from Auburn University, and is trained in HACCP, SQF, and preventive controls. He continuously educates himself on food safety trends and ways to improve.

Julie Thammavongsa is a Pastry Chef with a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, College of French Culinary Arts (2013). After refining her skills in Europe, she joined TNC in 2014, quickly advancing from production to Director of Research and Development. Julie excels in creating innovative desserts and stunning sugar sculptures. At the heart of her work is the joy her creations bring to others, showcasing her dedication to excellence and passion for patisserie.

Madisen Williams became passionate about baking at a very young age. She graduated as a Pastry Chef in 2021 from Sullivan University and has experience in a variety of foodservice environments. Madisen enjoys bringing positivity and adaptability to the workplace everyday to ensure that customers get the best custom dessert experience TNC has to offer.

I keep the financial side of Tennessee Cheesecake running smoothly. From budgeting to reporting, I make sure the numbers add up so the team can focus on what they do best: making amazing desserts. I take pride in bringing organization and accuracy to everything I do.

I lead our team to make sure every dessert that leaves our bakery meets the high standards our customers expect. Coordinating schedules, managing workflows, and keeping our crew motivated are all part of what I love about this role. There's nothing better than seeing a great product come together.

I focus on optimizing our operations from end to end, making sure materials, processes, and people come together to deliver the best product possible. I'm committed to building strong relationships at every step and finding smarter ways to work every day.

I'm focused on driving efficiency and continuous improvement across our operations. Finding smarter ways to work so our team can deliver exceptional desserts to our customers is what motivates me every day. I'm excited to be part of the TNC family.

I work with national accounts to bring Tennessee Cheesecake desserts to menus across the country. Building strong relationships with our partners and finding the right fit for their customers is what drives me every day. I'm proud to represent a product I truly believe in.

I work with national foodservice accounts across the U.S. and Canada, from restaurants and hotels to resorts and arenas. With over 20 years in sales and hospitality, I love connecting customers with desserts that make their menus stand out. Let me make your life a little sweeter!