Meet the Grind Goods Team: The Experts Behind the Craft
Team Grind
Our team is united by a passion for reimagining oral care, driven by a shared belief that toothpaste can be both luxurious and effective. At Grind Goods, each team member brings unique expertise—from dental science to high-end product design—to ensure every tube of Grind embodies quality, craftsmanship, and a bit of boldness. We’re a team that believes in “grinding it out” every day, delivering a toothpaste experience that elevates your daily routine. Together, we’re committed to crafting a product that keeps you brushing with confidence, style, and a touch of grit.
THE FOUNDER
Roger Gindlesperger Jr
Roger served 20 years in the U.S. Army, including 13 years in Special Operations as a member of the fastest deployable Task Force in the world. Now he's on a mission to combat oral care, for good. Having struggled with PTSD for many years, Roger realized mental health can make it challenging to take care of yourself, including small tasks like brushing teeth. When you’re under intense stress, you may ignore oral hygiene. Because mental health, oral health, and physical health are deeply interconnected, he realized a gap. He wanted to create a next-level toothpaste. But he needed a name that would resonate. A name on the outside that would inspire others to pick up the tube and brush it out. It's a simple task, but for some of us, we need a little push to get there... And if we can brush our teeth, just imagine what we can do next. To that end, "Grind" toothpaste was born.
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.