Meet the Team Behind the Grind
Team Grind
We’re not just reimagining oral care—we’re flipping it on its head. At Grind Goods, we’re a crew fueled by a shared belief: toothpaste should be as bold and effective as the people using it. Our team brings together the best from dental science, high-end product design, and a relentless drive to challenge the ordinary.
We’re here to “grind it out” every day, crafting a toothpaste that’s anything but boring. Every tube of Grind is a testament to quality, craftsmanship, and a rebellious streak that sets us apart. We’re on a mission to elevate your daily grind, one brush at a time—with confidence, style, and just the right amount of grit.
THE FOUNDER
Roger Gindlesperger Jr
Roger spent 20 years in the U.S. Army, 13 of those in Special Operations, where “quit” wasn’t an option. But even after facing the toughest missions on the planet, his hardest battle came after the uniform—fighting PTSD and the daily grind of mental health.
He learned one brutal truth: when your mind’s in chaos, even brushing your teeth can feel like climbing Everest. And that’s when it hit him—mental health, physical health, and oral health aren’t just connected, they’re inseparable. The world didn’t need another boring toothpaste. It needed something that pushes back when life gets heavy.
Enter Grind. It’s more than toothpaste—it’s a call to action. A gritty, unapologetic reminder that even when life punches hard, you can punch back. Pick up the tube, brush it out, and prove to yourself that you can handle the small stuff—and everything else that comes next.
Grind was born for the fighters, the hustlers, and the ones who refuse to quit.
THE DENTIST
Dr. Jay Grossman, DDS
Dr. J is a celebrity dentist; and an expert in cosmetic and comprehensive dentistry, ranging from the prevention and treatment of cavities to the creation of porcelain crowns. Dr. J is also the Founder and executive director of the non-profit Homeless Not Toothless. He has made it possible for thousands of homeless people to receive over $2-million of dental care over the past 20 years. The United States Navy recognized Dr. J for his philanthropic efforts and he's been the subject of national media coverage in magazines including Time, People, and Better Homes & Gardens. As a dentist active on the national stage, Dr. J maintains three licenses: the Northeast, Nevada, and California. As a foremost dental expert, he has been involved in mediating over 300 dental malpractice cases.
THE CHEF
Chef Andre Rush
Celebrity Chef Andre Rush is the breakout host of Gordon Ramsey's new Tubi series called Kitchen Commando. The bronze star recipient debuted his first book: "Call Me Chef, Dammit" (HarperCollins), an inspiring autobiography detailing the retired master sergeant's rise from rural Mississippi to West Point, to holding one of the most prestigious culinary positions in America.
Known worldwide for military service advocacy and suicide prevention in which he does 2222 push-ups a day, the wine sommelier and certified ice carver has been the chef of special dinners at the White House for the last four administrations, giving him even more West Wing Kitchen stories than muscles.
Chef Rush trained over 10,000 troops in the culinary arts and served as a hand-to-hand combat trainer to over 1,000 cadets, airmen, soldiers, marines and civilians. With a passion to inspire others through taste buds, the combat veteran serves as a guest chef, motivational speaker, and appears on numerous TV series such as Master Chef and Good Morning America.