About us
Why did this project get started?
Service to the community is the premise of our rigors in quality management. Quality is a reciprocal function stemming from human relationships. When you care for those you work with and empower team members to be creative while exercising fiduciary responsibility then exquisite service becomes a natural bi-product of caring human relationships.
Our Core Values
Compassion
Along with our passion to succeed and prosper as a team and as a business, we reach out to express our genuine care and responsibility for one another and our community.
Competence
We demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in our community and individual endeavors.
Communication
We commit to thoughtful and effective ways to openly ensure positive and transparent communication through unsurpassed customer service, to grow long-term successful relationships.
Courage
We empower ourselves as a team and as individuals through small and large acts of courage in our everyday work and at more challenging moments of uncertainty, without fear of failure or the desire to stick with the status quo.
Commitment
We are determined to achieve our shared vision, mission and strategic objectives together. This dedication to a common purpose stands behind our commitments to customers, community and one another.
What impact is your project having?
The cafe space is an extension of the community work being done in and around Stinson Municipal Airport through aviation enrichment and workforce development programs. We are partnering with Ready to Work SA and Alamo Workforce Solution to offer jobs that extend beyond food service. The programs of Ready to Work SA and Alamo Workforce Solution allow us to train and credential our employees with skills that are universal and common to many industries. The skill sets we seek to foster include communication, information system management, marketing, business acumen, bookkeeping, human resource management, and project management.
Joshua Bramwell Smith
President of Business Operations
Josh has 27 years of experience in the aviation industry having worked as a lineman, fueler, ramp manager, flight instructor, business analyst, and corporate pilot. Mr. Smith retired from the U.S. Army Reserve following 23 years of service having held numerous leadership positions and several occupations. He is a credentialed auditor for the American Society for Quality, holds an Airline Transport Pilots license, and a graduate degree in Project & Management Science. Josh spends much of his leisure time in the service of charitable organizations and serves on three non-profit boards. In 2021, he was selected as Valero Energy’s Volunteer of the Year
James P. Cochran
Executive Chef
James Cochran has 16 years experience in the food service industry. James’ jobs in food service range from line cook to manager of chain restaurants and private businesses. James specializes in scratch made meals, sides, beverages, and snacks. He is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Cochran currently owns and operates Coffee Me Crazy, Coffee Roasters & Bakery.
Stephanie Smith
President of Customer Experience