Jeff Hernandez is a Co-Founder of Black Rock Coffee and has served on our Board since our formation. Mr. Hernandez previously served as our Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to 2020.
Andrew Braithwaite has served on our Board since December 2020. Mr. Braithwaite has served as a Managing Director, Principal or Vice President at the Cynosure Group LLC since July 2017. Prior to his role at the Cynosure Group LLC, Mr. Braithwaite worked as a senior associate or associate at The Carlyle Group from July 2012 to July 2017. Earlier in his career, Mr. Braithwaite served as an Investment Banker at Barclays Capital, Inc. in its Financial Institutions Group from June 2010 to June 2012. Mr. Braithwaite holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics from Merrimack College.
Daniel Brand is a Co-Founder of Black Rock Coffee and has served on our Board since our formation. Mr. Brand previously served as our Chief Operating Officer from January 2017 to January 2025.
Kristina Cashman has served on our Board since September 2025. Since July 2024, Ms. Cashman has served as Chief Executive Officer of Guy and Larry Restaurants. Ms. Cashman also serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cashman Restaurant & Retail Consulting, a position she has held since 2019. Ms. Cashman’s prior experience includes serving as Chief Financial Officer of several restaurant companies including Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Inc., Eddie V’s Restaurants, Inc., and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. Ms. Cashman currently serves as a director of Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) and of Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: BSET). She previously served as a director for privately held Munchkin, Inc., an infant and toddler lifestyle brand. Ms. Cashman holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
Mark Davis has served as our Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board since 2023. Prior to joining Black Rock Coffee, Mr. Davis served as Chief Operating Officer of Coffee & Bagel Brands from July 2019 to April 2023, where he oversaw operations for Einstein Bros., Bruegger’s, Noah’s, and Manhattan Bagels. Before his tenure at Coffee & Bagel Brands, Mr. Davis served as Chief Executive Officer of Tokyo Joe’s from January 2015 to June 2019, where he was a member of the board of directors. Mr. Davis also previously served as Chief Operations Officer at Breckenridge-Wynkoop LLC, or Breckenridge Brewery. Prior to that, Mr. Davis served as Vice President of Operations at Panera Bread Co. Mr. Davis holds a Master of Business Administration from Regis University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado State University.
Richard Federico has served on our Board since March 2023. Mr. Federico served as Non-Executive Chairman of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. (“P.F. Chang’s”) from February 2016 until its acquisition by TriArtisan Capital Advisors and Paulson & Co. Inc. in March 2019. Mr. Federico previously served as Executive Chairman of P.F. Chang’s from March 2015 to February 2016 and as Chairman of the board of directors, Chief Executive Officer or Co-Chief Executive Officer from September 1997 to March 2015. Mr. Federico joined P.F. Chang’s as President in 1996, when he also began his service on its board of directors. Mr. Federico currently serves on the board of directors of Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NASDAQ: DPZ), as well as the board of directors of Fish Six Restaurant Corp. (d/b/a The Melt) and Boqueria SOHO LLC, a privately held restaurant concept. Mr. Federico also previously served as Chairman of the board of directors of Jamba, Inc. and on the board of trustees of RPT Realty and Tastemaker Acquisition Corp. Mr. Federico is a Founding Director of Chances for Children. Mr. Federico holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Tennessee.
Sarah Grover has served on our Board since September 2024. Ms. Grover is Principal of Sarah Grover, Inc., a strategic advisory firm focused on growth and transformation within the global hospitality industry. Ms. Grover brings more than 35 years of executive experience leading brand, marketing, and operational strategy for high-growth consumer and global restaurant companies. Ms. Grover spent the majority of her career at California Pizza Kitchen, where she held a series of senior leadership roles, including Executive Vice President and Chief Brand & Concept Officer. During her tenure, Ms. Grover played a key role in scaling the business from a regional 10-unit concept to a $600 million global brand, successfully navigating multiple private equity and public company transactions. Recognized as a thought leader in brand strategy and customer engagement, Ms. Grover was named to Advertising Age’s Marketing 50 and was recognized in 2020 as one of the Top 25 Executives in Fast Casual Dining. Ms. Grover is on the board of directors of Shift4 Payments Inc. (NYSE: FOUR), ChowNow Inc. and the non-profit Support and Feed. Ms. Grover holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from DePauw University.