Raised in a chaotic home, I turned to crime at the age of 13 when I left home. For the next ten years, I was incarcerated as often as I was free. Finally, while locked up in Vacaville State Penitentiary, my first son Damien was born. With a new purpose upon my release, I found a home in the restaurant industry, moving up the chain to management and eventually being Vice President and COO for several national and regional brands.

Although I was making a good living, I was disappointed in what I saw. Underpaid employees, greedy investors, and a lack of commitment to improving the community were what I observed. Finally, with forty years of experience, I said 'fuck it' and decided to quit complaining and do something about it. In 2024, Convict Coffee Company was born in Parker, Colorado.

My family and I decided that we wanted to create a new kind of restaurant. Coffee for the rest of us: A place with a vibe that serves coffee with conviction. Kick-ass music, things happening, and real people not reading a script.