Meet the Team
Meet The Team
The People Behind Alien
The team that makes the Alien experience possible.
Leadership
Leading the Vision
Founder
Adil "Alien" Ali
Founder & CEO
Adil "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 Wheeler
Head of Operations
Sam Wheeler 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 Glombik
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 Montalvo
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 Villegas
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" Bidiwala — 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" Bidiwala
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 Cordero
Videography · Photography · Social Media
Keanu handles visual media and social content, showcasing the brand, products, and culture through photography and video.
Administration
Teresa Sanchez
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 Paez
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 Gomez
Converse Store Manager
Mark manages the Converse location, overseeing daily operations and maintaining a consistent customer experience.
UTSA
Salam Rafati
UTSA Assistant Manager
Salam supports operations at the UTSA location and is known for strong product knowledge and excellent customer service.
Retail Team
The People Customers Meet Every Day
Helpful, knowledgeable, and essential to the Alien experience across every location.
Retail
Shae Bouthot
Senior Sales Associate
Retail
Savannah Gutierrez
Sales Associate
Retail
Corey Woolfey
Senior Sales Associate · Nacogdoches Day Manager
Retail
Gavin Garza
Senior Sales Associate · Nacogdoches Night Manager
Retail
Robert Vasquez
Senior Sales Associate
Retail
Victoria Gallegos
Sales Associate
Retail
Zathen Zdeb
Sales Associate
Retail
Christian "Pops" Glombik
Senior Sales Associate
Retail
Domingo "Dingo" Reyes
Senior Sales Associate
Retail
Jesse Gutierrez
Sales Associate
Retail
Jose Victoriano
Sales Associate
Retail
Kevin Williams
Sales Associate
Retail
Robert Ward
Sales Associate