Coffee Works Staff

John A Shahabian

John A Shahabian

President
John H Shahabian

John H Shahabian

Former Coffee Director

John Jr joined the band in 2011 and brought new spirit to Coffee Works for his stint in the family business after college. He is currently residing in Denver and working as a software engineer. He says Hi to all.

Brenn Paterson

Brenn Paterson

Business Manager
Joined CW: 9/9/2005

In conjunction with John, Brenn manages most day to day operations of the Coffee Works, including coffee roasting, plant and equipment, licensing and certification, human resources, wholesale and online fulfillment, supply acquisition, Accounting, and spends most of his time putting out fires started by the rest of us.

Alexandria Shahabian

Alexandria Shahabian

Marketing Director
Tom Hutchison

Tom Hutchison

Roaster and Musician
Joined CW: 7/1/2004

Tom is Coffee Works’ Morning Retail Manager and Coffee Roaster. He opens the store at 6:00 am every weekday and anchors the morning party. After the rush subsides Tom fades back to the roaster and toasts up the finest fresh coffees in town.

In his off-duty life Tom is the ass-kicking front man for the Knock Offs, a seminal figure in the Sacramento punk rock scene.

Dede Carrasco Sheetz

Dede Carrasco Sheetz

Food Services Manager
Joined CW: 9/25/1999

Dede runs the CW kitchen, Retail Counter, and manages the Baristas and their schedule. Dede ensures we have ample breakfast burritos, sandwiches, granola yogurt parfaits, and friendly smiling baristas on hand to feed you when you’re with us.

David Casavantes

David Casavantes

Mechanical Engineer