Cunningham Coffee Roasters

It takes the whole team to create our one-of-a-kind, Cunningham Coffee. As a family, we share all the ins and outs of what it’s like to build a business from the ground up; hard work, motivation, and perseverance. Melisa handles the sales, design, and marketing. Sean sources & roasts coffee while running the Hawthorne Tasting Room. Jaeden and Hudson help with a variety of tasks, complete the store opening/closing checklists, and destone, weigh & package coffee. We love the idea of using coffee as a form of philanthropy: "Coffee itself is energizing. We want to send out this energy to our community. The idea that our product is motivating is a powerful concept. We hope that people see what we are doing, and are motivated and energized to make a positive impact however they can. We all have something we can give". Melisa’s first barista job was in 2004 while earning her Family Science degree from OSU. Post graduation, she completed an additional year of studies in lactation management; meanwhile, the coffee shop was expanding and she was given the opportunity to direct operations for the company. Fast forward 12 years: she oversees 7 locations and with over 50 employees in the Pacific Northwest.