Dirt Burger

To produce the worlds best 100% Plant Based burgers, fries, shakes, and salads by integrating scratch, whole food production, vertial Aeroponic farming, and local farmers, to reinevent the fast food industry.

Christopher Place
Owner
Chris attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and has worked as a chef in the Des Moines metro since 1996. He is a Certified Executive Chef (CEC) from the American Culinary Federation. Chris has a wide range of culinary experience, including private restaurants, hotels, corporate dining and as the Executive Chef for the Office of the President at Iowa State University. Chris is committed to increasing the availability of chemical-free, plant-based and locally sourced food for all income levels. That passion drives his motivation to create the food systems, restaurants, and sustainable workforces of the future


Shawn Chapman
Operations Director


With 25 years as a leader in the Food & Beverage industry, Shawn brings a wide range of valuable experiences in restaurants, hotels and catering. He has worked every position, starting as a busser and working his way to General Manager, Director and Owner. Chapman honed his skills working for hospitality giants but has come to value the importance of individual viewpoints each team member brings to the table. He is focused on the impact the hospitality industry has on the environment and believes companies of the future are ethically bound to make stewardship of the planet a top priority. Shawn also manages the organization’s corporate culture which is focused on inclusivity, mutual respect and global perspective