Getting to Know Us

Higher Grounds is introducing a three part blog to help you get to know the people that make and get you your coffee fix.

Part I of III: The Coffee Bar

Emma—coffee bar manager

Emma is our spunky coffee bar manager. She single-handedly keeps the coffee bar running smoothly, makes some of the most delicious specialty drinks around and orders our incredible fair trade products. Emma’s favorite thing in the whole world is her dog Liver (see the blog about our extended family). As a tribute to her best friend she even has a tattoo of Liver on her left arm.

Byron- Barista 

Byron is one of the new additions to the Higher Grounds crew. He has travelled all the way from Portland just to work with us (well…. Maybe not exactly, but that is what we like to think). Byron is just now settling in with his beautiful wife Kim. Kim and I have already discussed the fact that Byron is a keeper, not only as her husband but as a Higher Grounds barista.

Cody-Barista

Cody is another newbie to our family. He has chosen to spend his summer with us. We are sad to inform you that as soon as fall hits he will be returning to Grand Valley… but not before he has graced us with his latte making talents. When he isn’t at Higher Grounds he is racing his bicycle around town and occasionally in competitions.

Stop by to meet any of our coffee bar staff, they are very friendly and love new people! While you are at it you can come meet the whole gang.