Coffee Works Staff
John A Shahabian
John H Shahabian
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
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
Tom Hutchison
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
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.