Meet the Team
Meet The Team
The People Behind Alien
The team that makes the Alien experience possible.
Leadership
Leading the Vision
Founder
Alien Ali
Founder & CEO
Alien Ali is the founder and CEO of Alien Smoke & Vape. What started as a childhood nickname — "Alien 5" — eventually became the identity behind the brand. Built from the ground up, his focus is simple: building a strong team, bringing the best products to customers, and continually raising the standard for what a smoke shop can be.
Operations
Sam
Head of Operations
Sam has been part of Alien Smoke & Vape since 2019 and plays a key role in keeping the business running smoothly. As Head of Operations, he oversees day-to-day operations across locations, helping manage teams, systems, and processes that keep everything moving forward.
Operations
Keeping Everything Running
The team driving execution behind the scenes — from fulfillment and distribution to systems, compliance, and day-to-day operations.
Operations
Shane
Fulfillment & Support Supervisor · Operations Supervisor
Shane has helped manage order processing, internal coordination, and the systems that keep operations running smoothly since 2019.
Operations
Stacey
Operations Supervisor & Alien Liquors Operations Lead
Stacey supports operations across the business while leading day-to-day operations for Alien Liquors, maintaining organization and consistency across multiple parts of the company.
Standards
Justin
Inventory & Distribution · Store Compliance & Standards Supervisor
Justin oversees inventory management, distribution, and ensures each location follows a consistent universal structure and operational standard.
Marketing, Media & Administration
Marketing, Media & Administration
Led by Zain "Pluto" — responsible for brand presence, marketing campaigns, content creation, employee management, and internal administrative operations. Zain ensures the company's vision is consistently executed through brand strategy, content, and initiatives that strengthen brand awareness and market presence across all platforms and locations.
Department Lead
Zain "Pluto"
Marketing, Media & Administration Lead
Zain oversees the marketing, media, and administration department — driving brand presence, coordinating events, and ensuring the team behind the brand runs as well as the brand itself.
Media
Keanu
Videography · Photography · Social Media
Keanu handles visual media and social content, showcasing the brand, products, and culture through photography and video.
Administration
Teresa
Human Resources & Administration
Teresa handles onboarding, internal documentation, and HR functions that keep the team organized and supported.
Store Leadership
Leading on the Floor
Responsible for daily store execution, customer experience, and maintaining standards at every location.
City Base
Roman
City Base Store Manager
Roman leads the City Base location, focusing on a strong customer experience and keeping store operations organized and efficient.
Converse
Mark
Converse Store Manager
Mark manages the Converse location, overseeing daily operations and maintaining a consistent customer experience.
Retail Team
The People Customers Meet Every Day
Helpful, knowledgeable, and essential to the Alien experience across every location.
Retail
Shae
Senior Sales Associate
Retail
Savannah
Sales Associate
Retail
Corey
Senior Sales Associate · Nacogdoches Day Manager
Retail
Gavin
Senior Sales Associate · Nacogdoches Night Manager
Retail
Robert
Senior Sales Associate
Retail
Zathen
Sales Associate
Retail
Christian "Pops"
Senior Sales Associate
Retail
Domingo "Dingo"
Senior Sales Associate
Retail
Jesse
Sales Associate
Retail
Jose
Sales Associate
Retail
Kevin
Sales Associate
Retail
Robert
Sales Associate