Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Michelle Johnson Co-FounderFounder, The Chocolate Barista.
1st Black woman to qualify for US Barista Championship.
Founder Gym Cohort 17 Grad.
Two-time Re:Co Symposium Speaker.
2016 Sprudgie Award for the Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence.
2018 Imbibe 75., Eric J. Grimm Director of Relationships, Founding Partner14 years in specialty coffee, 10 years dedicated to coffee event logistics & experiences.
Co-runs Glitter Cat Barista.
VP of Brand and Events at The Chocolate Barista.
Two-time Sprudgie Award winner.
2022 Imbibe 75 for Glitter Cat Barista., Ezra Baker Director of Operations, Founding Partner15 years of specialty coffee experience in business development, retail management, & operations.
Licensed Q Arabica Grader.
VP of Strategy, The Chocolate Barista.
Co-host, No Free Refills podcast on Sprudge.
2018 Re:Co Symposium Fellow.