Lead Barista

Alexa Drouin

How long have you been in the industry?
- 4 years

What’s your preferred coffee beverage?
- Oat Milk Cortado!

Who have you looked up to in the industry? 
- Working at Comet has completely opened my world to all sorts of great people and coffee, the standout at the moment for me being September Roasting Company - I still dream of the Buttercream espresso we had on feature!

What do you like to do in your spare time? 
- I'm always interested in picking up another hobby, but currently I enjoy reading, gardening, and mending/repairing clothes.

What’s one fun fact about you/your life? 
- I got bit by a copperhead snake on the foot and had to hike with crutches because of it.

General Manager

David Varwig

How long have you been in the industry?
- 6 years

What’s your preferred coffee beverage?
- Pour Over

Who have you looked up to in the industry? 
- Paulo Benavides of Manhattan, Diego Bermudez of Finca El Paraiso, and Lucia Solis of Luxia Coffee Solutions

What do you like to do in your spare time? 
- Smoke cigars, drink scotch, and hang out with friends 

What’s one fun fact about you/your life? 
- I've seen a Blue Whale and a Whale Shark in real life!

Assistant Manager

Hailey Wolfe

How long have you been in the industry?
- 6 years

What’s your preferred coffee beverage?
- Hot Latte

Who have you looked up to in the industry? 
- Anne from Koppi

What do you like to do in your spare time? 
- Try new cooking recipes, hang out with my cat, and play video games. 

What’s one fun fact about you/your life? 
- I’m the oldest of five. My youngest sibling is 21 years younger than me.

Bakery Lead

Aaron Wahlman

How long have you been in the industry?
- 2 years in coffee and 7 years in baking

What’s your preferred coffee beverage?
- Macchiato Sidecar

Who have you looked up to in the industry? 
- Mame coffee. I love how they seek sweetness in their cup. 

What do you like to do in your spare time? 
- Sewing, wood working, baking, riding bikes, reading, and gardening. 

What’s one fun fact about you/your life? 
- I love Westerns and Samurai movies.