Our Team
We have a great group of people making Kangaroo Coffee hop. We take pride in our KC Workplace Culture. Our Baristas pour not only a tasty drink, but also their hearts into their work. It’s reflected in the relationships they foster and community they create. Our Operations and Community Engagement team know the business, literally, inside and out, paying attention to all the details while leading the company forward. Together, we bring out the best in each other and those that count on us for a bit of sunshine (or caffeine) every day.
Locations
Baristas
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Awesome
Fillmore
Angie
Lauren
8th Street
Store Supervisor:
Olivia
Baristas:
Cate
Kaulani
Caleb
Ru
Leland
Tatiana
New Center Point
Store Supervisor:
Mellisa
Baristas:
Tristin
Alex
Allan
Sophia
Isaiah
Hillside Coffee House
Store Supervisor:
Ren
Baristas:
Lux
Kira
Phil Long Ford Cafe
Store Supervisor:
Ren
Baristas:
Psy
RJ
Chief Executive Officer
DOUG HAMMOND
Doug brings nearly forty years of business leadership experience to Kangaroo Coffee in his role as Chief Executive Officer. A serial entrepreneur, he has launched and led an array of businesses, social enterprises, and not-for-profit organizations all committed to the common good. As a sustainable business consultant, he has designed strategic roadmaps, organizational models and operational platforms for a diverse array of local, regional, national and global entities.
He has also been integral to the founding, development and leadership of prominent national and international sustainable business associations including Business for Social Responsibility, Business Alliance for Local Living Economies and the American Sustainable Business Council. In addition he has served in leadership board positions for numerous education, environmental and social justice community organizations.
Initially, Doug began his work with Kangaroo Coffee in 2015 as a consultant and then fell in love with the company and the Springs. He assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer and General Instigator in 2016. In his “free time” you’ll find him on the basketball court, golf course or best of all, goofing around with his two remarkable grandchildren while enjoying a fine cup of Kangaroo Coffee.
Administrative Coordinator
ROBIN TIEMENS
Robin brings extensive administrative experience with her to the Kangaroo family, and she is very excited about being part of this exceptional team!
After hours you’ll find her gardening, spending time with family and pets, and enjoying beautiful Colorado.
Robin truly believes a cup of coffee shared with friends is time well spent.
Operations and Project Development
TYSON PETERSON
Operations Assistant
ADAM BUSTAMANTE
Adam believes that behind every tasty cup and happy customer, there’s a well-prepared team working in harmony. From boss to barista to buyer, he hopes to make everyone’s life that much easier and thinks that Kangaroo Coffee is a place most deserving of it. The Roo family is full of excellent people, and he’s determined to ensure that nobody goes without.
A Colorado native, Adam is an unapologetic nerd and enjoyer of the finer things in life; like petting cute animals every day and watching his favorite streamers ply their trade. Just don’t tell anyone he prefers the matcha.
Cafe & Coffee House Manager
LILY DIAZ
Lily moved to Colorado Springs from Las Vegas, Nevada in May of 2020 with her partner, and is here to stay. In 2017, after working in retail for some time, she decided to dip her toe into the coffee realm and has been in the field ever since.
To Lily, coffee is more than a yummy potion to get you going in the morning, it’s a vessel that helps her make connections with those that she meets. Nothing brings Lily more joy than to make someone’s day, not only with a warm latte, but with a warm smile as well.