Meet the Team
Amy Counce
Owner/Community Outreach (info@nexuscoffeear.com)
A native to Little Rock, she loves bringing the world of coffee and creatives under one roof. Amy met her hubs, Reid, at Nexus over coffee and waffles! Together, they have a rescued coonhound named Riley. You’ll spot her most days talking about her favorite show, The Office, and dreaming up tons of new projects. Drink: Honey Vanilla Oatmilk Latte (@amy_counce)
Matt Moorehead
Owner/“Shop Dad” (maintenance@nexuscoffeear.com)
'You won’t find our “Shop Dad” on social media, but you will find him doing dishes and all things maintenance at the shop. He loves being everyone’s biggest cheerleader, learning a new skill, and teaching entrepreneurship business classes to prison inmates. He has a heart for ministry and people. His dish boy nickname: “Mateo” Drink: Black Coffee
Nona Pruitt
In-House Baker/Owner of “Nona Bakes” (bakery-catering@nexuscoffeear.com)
Nona is our in-house baker and owner of “Nona Bakes”! She learned to bake from her mom and loves creating new and interesting creations, while sticking true to her homemade roots and style. Under the umbrella of “Nona Bakes”, we offer some of her creations for sale and catering! Drink: Caramel Vanilla Latte (@nonapruitt)
Jake Coffman
Director of Marketing and Branding (marketing@nexuscoffeear.com)
You’ll find Jake either on stage, behind a laptop, or drinking coffee with the Narwhals while handling our marketing and branding efforts. He’s always making people feel welcome, and it isn’t hard when he refers to himself as a blend of Cory Matthews, Ben Wyatt, and Lorelei Gilmore. If you need someone to chat with about music, theater, or Disney, Jake’s got you covered! Drink: French Press (@jbcoffman)
Ethan Rowland
Roaster & Wholesale Manager (roastery-wholesale@nexuscoffeear.com)
We’re excited to welcome Ethan to our team as our Roaster & Wholesale Manager! Ethan is our head roaster for the shop, and handles all of our coffee bean ordering and wholesale with our clients. Drink: Iced Honey Lavender Latte
Ben Bishop
Coffee & Culture Manager (coffee@nexuscoffeear.com)
Ben is excited to join the Narwhals team as our Coffee & Culture Manager! Ben keeps the shop running by handling all of our ordering and logistics, as well as coming up with new, creative ideas for our menu! You may find Ben and his wife, Chloe, up on stage at Nexus playing live music together on Saturdays! Drink: Honey Cinnamon Oatmilk Cappuccino
David Hernandez
Communications & Development Manager (communications-development@nexuscoffeear.com)
David is excited to join the Narwhals team as our Communications & Development Manager! David oversees our Community Coffee program, as well as our burgeoning community and non-profit efforts. David also serves as our in-house photographer and videographer! Outside of work, David enjoys camping and binging anything Marvel. Drink: Cuban
CJ Barnett
Catering & Events Manager (rentals@nexuscoffeear.com)
CJ is excited to join the Narwhals as our Catering & Events Manager! CJ assists our baker, Nona, with all of her delicious treats, as well as helping plan our in-house events, booking our live music acts for our Saturday Serenade concerts, and contacting artists and vendors for our Meet the Makers vendor shows and Art Installs. Drink: Chai Latte with Oatmilk
Kim Moorehead
Retail & Vendor Manager (retail@nexuscoffeear.com)
Kim is a lover of organizing and finding the perfect for someone, which makes her the best person to handle all of our local retail! She is a graduate of U of A, a recent graduate of the Charis Bible College, and the proud mother of two terrific kids. She strives to be a servant to others and helping people find what makes them happy!
Junior Caudill
Project Coordinator
Junior has been a friend of Nexus for a while, and has now joined the team as our Project Coordinator! Drink: Brazil Drip Coffee