Happy Joe’s Hires New Controller

Aaron, a native of Eldridge, Iowa, has deep ties to Happy Joe’s, having grown up just down the road from one of its locations. His connection to the brand goes back to his childhood, fostering a lifelong love for the restaurant. He attended North Scott High School, where he was an all-state athlete in three sports: basketball, baseball, and football. After high school, Aaron pursued his passion for accounting at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, while competing on the college's basketball team and even honing his leadership skills as team captain.

Professionally, Aaron brings a wealth of experience in accounting and finance, particularly within the restaurant and hospitality industries. His leadership roles with national brands such as Bennigan’s, Hilton and Marriott, along with his most recent position as director of accounting at The Hungry Hobo, have equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to take Happy Joe’s financial operations to new heights.

In his role as Controller, Aaron will oversee all aspects of financial performance, including budgeting, financial reporting and cash management. He will also collaborate with various departments to analyze financial data, make recommendations for improving profitability and manage the financial results of multiple corporate entities. Aaron will lead the accounting team and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, further enhancing the company's operational efficiency.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a brand that has been such an important part of my life,” said Huber. “I look forward to working with the entire Happy Joe’s team to help propel the company to even greater success.”

Happy Joe’s is renowned for its specialty pizzas — the 200+ pepperonis stacked Lollapalooza pepperoni pizza and the iconic Taco Pizza, layered with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, refried beans and taco sauce. Children can play games, win prizes and top off each visit with a trip to the ice cream counter.