Dutch Bros Coffee Names Keith Thomajan as Chief of Staff

Dutch Bros Coffee has hired mission-driven executive Keith Thomajan as chief of staff. Working alongside CEO Travis Boersma and President Joth Ricci, Thomajan will contribute extensive nonprofit and business development expertise to help drive the company’s growth strategy, special projects, and philanthropic and community relations mission. Over the next five years, the company plans to expand to 800 locations.

“We are excited to have Keith join us, and we highly value his inspiring leadership and deep expertise in managing teams across complex and multi-sector work and organizations,” said Ricci. “He will be a valuable partner to our leadership team as we embark on introducing Dutch Bros to new markets. We are confident that as Dutch Bros grows, Keith will ensure we continue making a positive impact on the people and places we serve.”

With a passion for both guiding growing organizations and promoting philanthropy, Thomajan will assume his post at Dutch Bros on May 3, following his resignation as president and CEO of the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette. As chief of staff at Dutch Bros, he will also oversee government and community affairs, philanthropy and sustainability.