Meet The Cuppers

At Crimson Cup, we know what makes a business successful—it's the people behind it. Meet the faces and heart of Crimson Cup.

Greg Ubert
Chris Lamb
Armando Escobar
Bryan Hairston
Janie Brooks
Kayla Doherty
Joe Blankenship
Dave Haussermann
Dave Eldridge
Nickole Brown
Chris Junker
Matt Rivera
Scott Fullerton
Anna Harper-Hess
Justin Meade
Tammy Perry
Dave Rochus
Steve Bayless

Greg Ubert
Job Title: Founder & President
Birthplace: Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
What I Do at The Cup: Assist others in personal & professional growth
My Favorite Quote: ”We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give"- Winston Churchill

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Chris Lamb (aka Lamb)
Job Title: Retail Development Manager
Birthplace: Waukegan, Illinois
What I Do at The Cup: Help customers with the details of opening a coffeehouse
Away From The Cup I Love to: Hunt with my father and watch my dog play at the park

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Armando Escobar
Job Title: CEO-Chief Espresso Officer
Birthplace: El Paso, Texas
What I Do at The Cup: Teach people the espresso business
The Words I Live By: ”Life is too short to drink bad espresso"

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Bryan Hairston (aka Big B)
Job Title: The Caffeinator
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
What I Do at The Cup: Deliver fresh coffee to your door
I Was Truly Humbled When My Child: Bragged to his friend that I know how to sword fight

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Janie Brooks
Job Title: Marketing & Product Development
Birthplace: Newark, Ohio (pronounced: Nerk, Ahia)
What I Do at The Cup: A little bit of everything...I’m a Janie of All Trades
My Favorite Quote: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."- Dr.Seuss

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Kayla Doherty
Job Title: Bean Counter
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio
What I Do at The Cup: Bring money in and send money out
Mama Always Said... AND IT CAME TRUE: "Just wait until you have kids"

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Joe Blankenship
Job Title: Service Manager
Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin
What I Do at The Cup: Put peoples' worries and fears about equipment to rest
Away From The Cup I Love To: Compete in disc golf and enjoy the company of my wife, Connie, and daughter, Cassie

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Dave Haussermann
Job Title: Experience Champion
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
What I Do at The Cup: Provide awesome customer service
My Favorite Quote: "Character is doing the right thing when no one is watching"- J.C. Watts

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Dave Eldridge
Job Title: Roast Master
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
What I Do at The Cup: Roast the beans
My Father Always Said: "Figure out what you would do with your time if you were retired and try to make a living out of it today"

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Nickole Brown
Job Title: Experience Champion Manager
Birthplace: Westerville, Ohio
What I Do at The Cup: Help customers receive their product
The Words I Live By: "What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger."

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Chris Junker (aka Junker)
Job Title: Production/Packaging
Birthplace: Marysville, Ohio
What I Do at The Cup: Prepare all roasted coffee for a speedy delivery to you!
When I Was a Child I Wanted to Grow Up to Be: A dad

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Matt Rivera
Job Title: Production/Service Technician
Birthplace: Flemmington, New Jersey
What I Do at The Cup: Help customers receive their product
I Was Truly Humbled When: After scolding my child, she hugged my head and said, "I still love you, it's okay."

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Scott Fullerton
Job Title: Director of Sales
Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan
What I Do at The Cup: Help businesses discover and get Crimson Cup on their shelves or in their shops
The Words I Live By: Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.

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Anna Harper-Hess
Job Title: Marketing & Social Media Superstar
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
What I Do at The Cup: Manage our online presence through Twitter, Facebook, and our blog
What Inspires Me: Great art

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Justin Meade
Job Title: Packaging/Shipping
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
What I Do at The Cup: Make sure coffee gets to our customers
The Words I Live By: Treat others how you want to be treated

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Tammy Perry
Job Title: Packaging
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA
What I Do at The Cup: Package 12oz bags of coffee and sometimes help in shipping
The Words I Live By: “Good, better, best: Never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best.”

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Dave Rochus
Job Title: Roaster Apprentice
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
What I Do at The Cup: Roast the beans
The Words I Live By: From my father, “Do the right job or don’t do it at all.”

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Steve Bayless
Job Title: Crimson Cup Coffee House Manager
Birthplace: Norwich, NY
What I Do at The Cup: Manage the Crimson Cup Coffee House
The Words I Live By: Try everything once

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