Sofia recently joined the Sagebrush team at the end of June. When she is not at Sagebrush, she is hanging out with her siblings and friends, watching paranormal TV shows, or going to a concert. Her favorite concert this year was Underscores! She is also a 3rd year pre-law student pursuing a business degree in Public Service and Public Policy. Sofia is super excited to learn more about coffee and to get to know the Sagebrush community.
Meet the Sagebrush Unroasted Team
Sagebrush Coffee is a small roastery with a lot of help. What's missing from this list are countless hours of friends giving advice and support and buying those bags of coffee when we weren't really a business yet. This business is run by the people below, but it exists because of the selfless contribution of many unnamed friends and family members that just keep giving their time to help us grow.
Jonathan Kellso
Media Development / Menu Development / Bar Manager
Jonathan has been a part of Sagebrush for over 10 years. Since creating the logo, he has stepped into the role as head of branding and design for the company and produces all of the photography and packaging design. Along with branding, he manages operations of the coffee bar, training baristas and developing new drinks with our assistant managers. He is also plugged into his church and plays bass on the worship team. In his free time, he loves going out with his wife, Diana to new restaurants. He and Diana also run an online vintage clothing store called Nosy Ghost Vintage and spend the majority of their downtime photographing new pieces, writing descriptions, and sourcing new clothing.
Zoë Maiden
Office Manager / Media Development
Zoë joined the Sagebrush team in 2016 as the lead packager and office manager. After welcoming her first child in 2019, she transitioned to working remotely, focusing primarily on product development and email marketing. Outside of work, Zoë enjoys quality time with her husband and their two children, Zander (7) and Saylor (4). She also loves exploring local restaurants and coffee shops, reading, dancing, and traveling. Fun fact: she's also Matt’s younger sister!
Cole Simpson
Barista Manager / Syrup Prep / Production Assistant
Cole began working at Sagebrush in September of 2024. He has always loved coffee and has enjoyed being in an environment where he can further grow his skills and knowledge. Outside of the coffee shop, Cole likes to make music, with his main focus being on singing and guitar. He is currently working on a self produced EP that he hopes to release in the next few months. Beyond that he likes exploring new places, being outside, and catching up with friends.
Sarah Brandon
Barista Manager / Production Assistant / Social Media
Sarah began working at Sagebrush in May of 2025. She enjoys the community aspect of hospitality and values getting to know customers through everyday conversations. With a background in biological sciences and a love for nature, she brings curiosity and creativity into her work. Outside of Sagebrush, Sarah enjoys spending time with friends, staying active, and exploring new places.
Janna Knight
Barista / Baking Assistant / Education Specialist
In Janna's mind, quality coffee and sustainability go hand in hand. Her love of specialty coffee roasting developed at a young age, when her parents got into the coffee industry themselves. Janna has always had a passion for the outdoors, and earned her bachelor’s degree in conservation and environmental biology. She previously worked as an outdoor camp educator, a seasonal grassland bird research technician, and now enjoys learning about Arizona’s biodiversity while developing her skills as a barista! In her free time, she loves birdwatching, playing cello, and getting into crafts or puzzles. Janna is fascinated by every aspect of coffee cultivation, and loves getting to work with a team that highlights the producers behind each amazing cup of coffee.
Noah Kellso
Barista / Media Development / Production Assistant
Noah, Matt's youngest son, is a barista and roasting assistant here at Sagebrush. He is in charge of all Saturday production and shipments. Noah is currently taking college courses to get the prerequisites needed for Arizona State University's architectural program with the hopes of eventually pursuing a master's degree in interior design. In his free time, Noah is constantly finding new hobbies and enjoys listening to music.
Eden Kellso
Barista / Head In-House Baker / Menu Development
Eden is Matt’s youngest and only daughter. She is currently finishing her general business degree at Chandler Gilbert and is working toward studying pastries in Paris in 2027. She is the head baker at Sagebrush and sometimes works as a barista. In her free time she likes either baking or hanging out with her friends and going to coffee shops and playing board games.
Macey Wolf
Barista
Macey joined the Sagebrush team in April 2026 after her move from Spring Branch, Texas to Arizona. She has always been passionate about coffee and people, and how those things work together to create genuine conversation and relationships. With a degree in hospitality management from Dallas Baptist University, she dreams of opening her own shop back in Texas one day. Outside of Hackberry, Macey enjoys reading, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and taking film photos.
Kaytlynn Kellch
Barista
Kaytlynn joined Sagebrush in January of this year. She loves plants and animals. She’s currently a junior at ASU in the nursing program. Sagebrush Coffee Shop is her first specialty coffee position as well as her first barista position. In her free time she loves to read, go study at coffee shops, and cook. One of her favorite hobbies is cooking and she loves to try new recipes and foods from other cultures!
Sofia Santos
Barista
