Who We are

Moka Joe INC is your hometown Certified 100% Organic Coffee Roastery. Our company stands behind Fair Trade practices and promotes sustainability. Here, we know that every choice matters and it is our mission to act accordingly. Moka Joe is presented as a strong man who fights for the rights of coffee farmers and their families. We bring this motto from the farm through suppliers and throughout our staff.

Vision

To buy and sell sustainably grown coffee following fair trade guidelines while creating an environment for people to have living wage jobs.

Mission Statement

We have made the deliberate decision to acknowledge that our choices matter, and to act accordingly. Providing premium gourmet coffee from sustainably grown products and following fair trade practices is a rewarding experience that we want to pass on to the Northwest and beyond.

Our Team

Kirsti Mendum

Owner

Years with Moka Joe:
We bought Moka Joe in 2011

Favorite Roast:
Shackleton’s Stout

Drink Preference:
A Moka Joe pour-over at sunrise

Favorite Hobby: Skiing

Dan Mendum

CEO / Master Roaster

Years with Moka Joe:
We bought Moka Joe in 2011

Favorite Roast: Porter

Drink Preference:
A Moka Joe pour-over at sunrise

Favorite Hobby: Skiing and back country snowmobiling

Kirsten Fors

General Manager

Years with Moka Joe:
Since 2016

Favorite Roast: Ethiopian

Drink Preference:
Nitro Cold Brew

Favorite Hobby: All things on two-wheels

Roastery Team

Andi Koals

Roastery Manager

Years with Moka Joe:
Since 2012… left once, back for good

Favorite Roast:
PNW Blend

Drink Preference:
“Shot in the dark” with honey

Favorite Hobby: Dancing!

Mindy Voorheis

Delivery Driver

Years with Moka Joe:
Since 2019

Favorite Roast:
Cafe Femenino Dark Guatemalan

Drink Preference:

Favorite Hobby:

Cafe Team

Samantha Taipale

Cafe Manager

Years with Moka Joe:
Since 2015

Favorite Roast:
Skagit Flats

Drink Preference:
Americano – 2 white shots, 2 regular, with a splash of almond milk

Favorite Hobby: Spending time with my son

Sammy Rizzo