MEET OUR TEAM
In the bustling world of the coffee industry, a dedicated team of individuals comes together to create the perfect brew. With a shared love for the art and science of coffee, this diverse group of professionals collaborates seamlessly to provide coffee enthusiasts with the daily dose of warmth and energy they crave.
THE FOUNDING FAMILY
NATHAN HAMOOD
President + Director of Coffee
When heβs not guiding the company, talking strategy, roasting coffee, or nerding out about coffee specs, you can probably find Nate at a punk rock show or walking his dog, Lucky, with his new wifey, Olivia.
JAMAL HAMOOD
Founder
Not many people know this about Jamal, but he learned how to speak English by watching Sesame Street.
CHARLENE HAMOOD
Founder
Charlene visits the cafes from time to time and you will never find her walking in empty-handed. There will always be treats to share if Charlene is around!
STEPHANIE HAMOOD
Music Operations
In the early DOCR days, Stephanie would play music from open to close in the Rochester cafe. Sheβs now a touring musician in Nashville where she leads DOCRβs music booking!
ADMINISTRATORS + LEADERSHIP
KEVIN WILLIAMS
Vice President of Personnel
As an ordained minister, Kevin honorably married Nate and his lovely now-wife Olivia in the fall of 2023. He also plays the guitar and piano and he's a huge Bruce Springsteen fan.
CHRISTIAN KETTENBEIL
Director of Finance
Christian loves playing with numbers, but when heβs not at his desk, you can catch him behind a boat wakeboarding, throwing a ball for his border collie, Beau, or playing hockey with friends on a Sunday evening.
KEITH HONDA
Senior Product +
Operations Manager
Not only can Keith make a killer coffee cocktail, he can also list any 80s and 90s NBA basketball stars height, weight and year of birth.
AMΓLIE HAAKONSEN
Director of Sales + Education
Meet AmΓ©lie, a true coffee aficionado whose passion for quality coffee and connecting with people knows no bounds. Making coffee and making friends go hand in hand for her, and they relish every moment of it.
ANTHONY FRANK
Headquarters + Production Manager
A versatile individual with a love for life's simple pleasures like cooking and art, Anthony finds solace in pedaling through city streets on his bike. He lives in the charming neighborhood of Hamtramck and shares their home with a furry companion, Pierogi, a cat he rescued from his neighborhood.
MARLEY WALKER
Regional Manager
Marley loves exploring the outdoors, books of all kinds, banana cream pie, and her two very gifted and exceptional cats, Toad and Huey. 0:-)
GEORGE WILSON
Distribution Coordinator
George is passionate about singing and pour overs. He loves a good laugh, playing the guitar and writing music.
AMELIA ERAMYA
Graphic Design + Marketing Lead
Amelia likes to think she isn't a hoarder, but her endless supply of vintage milk glass vases and ceramic creamers say otherwise. She frequently utters the words "Long live print!" and is obsessed with all things branding.
COFFEE EDUCATION
TYLER BUNTING
Education Manager
Tyler's philosophy in life is all about going with the flow, embracing the unexpected twists and turns that come his way. His ever-evolving good taste in food and his ability to effortlessly adapt to new experiences make him a delightful companion, both in style and in adventures.
EMMA LAVOIE
Assistant Education Manager
You can find Emma probably reading and/or drinking coffee.
BAKERY
KATJA MOLINARO
Manager
Katja just wants to make you a fun little treat.
ABBY WILLIAMS
Assistant Manager
Abby loves the warm and collaborative environment the DOCR Bakery brings. She applies her growing knowledge to her job as she works towards a Baking & Pastry Certificate at Oakland Community College.
ROCHESTER CAFE
FAITH CARTER
General Manager
Meet Faith β a lover of coffee, books, dogs, and Tom Selleck.
PAIGE CONWELL
Assistant Manager
Paige enjoys painting with coffee almost as much as she enjoys drinking it.
DETROIT CAFE
BENJAMIN ZAPORSKI
General Manager
Ben is a barista and generally manages the shop in beautiful sunny Detroit.
ROYAL OAK CAFE
JOSH WOERDEMAN
General Manager
In addition to honing his barista skills, Josh has spent the last few years building up an immunity to iocaine powder.
DANI MONTPETIT
Assistant Manager
Dani has been working in the coffee industry over the last 7 years in NYC. Her biggest hobby, outside of collecting every brewing method and only using one, is collecting houseplants.
FERNDALE HEADQUARTERS + CAFE
LUCAS POWELL
General Manager
Lucas loves coffee, cats, and camping. Itβs that simple.
ADAN GARCIA*
Assistant Manager
Adan has been studying and crafting coffee for 15 years. He enjoys the joy he brings to customers and making his fellow employees laugh.
*may contain nuts