By Jennifer Farnsworth
Amy Stumvoll has been making pizza since she was 18 years old. Working her way up to manager at a pizzeria, she started thinking of what it would be like to own her own place.
Originally from central New York, she worked and managed pizzerias in that area for 15 years. Then she worked for Caputo’s Pizzeria in Saratoga Springs for another nine years. When the opportunity came to take the next step and run her own business, she believed the time was right. Her Fort Edward pizza place, Stumpy’s Pizza is located at 165 Broadway, will open after renovations are complete.
Stumvoll named the business after a fictional moose character, based on her husband’s childhood nickname.
“I wanted something fun and memorable and Stumpy’s fit the bill perfectly,” she said.
For Stumvoll, Stumpy’s will not be just another pizza place. The dedication she has to the industry will be reflected in the food and atmosphere of the restaurant.
“Pizza has been my passion since I picked up my first dough ball. I truly love everything about this industry, from the constant movement, to the staff, to the relationships that are formed with customers,” she said.