Meet Our Team
Brad Hammel
Co-Founder
Brad plays a key role in the roasting and production side of Ottawa Valley Roast House. With a strong connection to the outdoors and a hands-on approach to the business, he helps ensure every batch reflects the quality and consistency the brand is known for.
Kayla Janke
Co-Founder
Kayla helps shape the vision and voice of Ottawa Valley Roast House. From branding and customer experience to marketing and product development, she brings the story of the brand to life and helps create a business that feels both adventurous and approachable.
Kathy Hammel
Coffee Roaster
Kathy is the heart of our roasting process at Ottawa Valley Roast House. Known for her strong work ethic and positive energy, she brings consistency, care, and attention to every batch. Around here, she’s not only an incredible roaster — she’s also someone who keeps things fun, making the long days feel a little lighter and a lot more enjoyable.
Holly Rahn
Fulfillment & Markets
Holly plays a big role in keeping Ottawa Valley Roast House running smoothly day to day. From carefully packaging orders to representing us at local markets, she’s often the one making sure your coffee gets from our roastery to your hands. Organized, reliable, and always ready to jump in where needed, Holly helps keep everything behind the scenes flowing seamlessly.
Bella Ashick
Content, Markets & Operations Support
Bella brings creativity and flexibility to Ottawa Valley Roast House, helping wherever she’s needed most. From attending markets to creating content and working behind the scenes on the website, she plays a key role in sharing our brand and keeping things running smoothly. Whether she’s capturing moments or jumping into the roastery to lend a hand, Bella is always ready to support the team.