Karen is part of the third generation of Toufayans to run the day to day operations of the Ridgefield, New Jersey, based business. Karen’s grandparents opened their first bakery in 1926, and today Toufayan is one of the largest privately held bakeries in the country.

After starting in the fashion industry after college, long commute trips with her father each day piqued her interest in the family business, and she returned to give it a 1-year trial. More than 20 years later, Karen is still in that office in New Jersey, now leading a team to support more than 100 packaged baked goods.

Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela by Armenian parents, George Duran is a chef and entertainer. Duran proudly joins the Toufayans as a spokesperson ready to talk pita, naan, wraps, bagels and pitettes as well as all things Amernian-food inspired.

Author of Take This Dish and Twist it, known for his Food Network show Ham on the Street and most recently host of TLC’s Ultimate Cake Off. He’s appeared as a guest on NBC’s Today Show, CBS This Morning, Fox and Friends, The Wendy Williams Show, the Dr. Oz Show, The Nate Berkus Show and many others.