Paddlers Making Paddles
Most small businesses start by the founder having a problem in their lifestyle or hobby, and out of necessity, build a product themselves. Our company was no different. However, what makes our paddles so good today is that most every employee at Bending Branches is a paddler. We design our product based on our own research and we build it to better the sports we love.

Andrew Stern
Marketing Manager

Andrew Stern

Brian Boyea
Sales Manager

Likes: Cold beverages, tearing up dance floors and traveling.
Dislikes: Tomatoes, Ketchup and Pizza
Accomplishments/Experience
Mastered the art of hypnotism in 2008.
Was among the first humans in the world to see the very first sunrise in the year 2014.
Brian Boyea

Bryan Sandberg
Maintenance Technician

When not at work, you can find me at home with my wife and five kids, working on a car, at our horse farm fixing something, or making some hay. But no matter what I'm doing, I'm always thinking of a way to go fishing!
Most importantly, I am neutral on ranch dressing. Bry Sunburst ST Apple River, WI Anywhere this is fish!
Bryan Sandberg

Jason Eccles
Operations Manager

Jason Eccles

Mac Sandberg
Mechanical Engineer

My hobbies include anything outdoors with a passion for ice fishing and waterfowl hunting.
My father got me into kayaking when I was young, so working at Branches was a perfect fit!
Oh yeah, and that Ranch Dressing stuff... it's pretty awesome.
Mac Sandberg

Olivia Hart
Marketing Specialist

When I'm not working I like spending time outside, practicing yoga, trying out new restaurants or breweries, or re-watching episodes of The Office.
Fun fact: I kayaked in Milford Sound when I took a 10-day trip to New Zealand. It's even more beautiful than the photos and I'd definitely recommend it. Catalyst Milford Sound, New Zealnd https://www.instagram.com/olivia_hart12/
Olivia Hart

Sharon Brodin
Copywriter/Blogger

Sharon Brodin

Susie Kadlec
Inside Sales

A few little-known-facts: I love working in customer service, grew up on an organic beef farm, dabble in amateur photography, and firmly believe Stockholm, WI is the greatest small town in America. Suz or 'The Other Susie' Catalyst Chippewa River, WI
Susie Kadlec

Susie Schmitt
Marketing Specialist
