About Us

Mission Statement

Grounds for Good is dedicated to creating products that bring the comfort of home, inspire healing, and add liveliness to everyday life. Through our products of coffee grounds, mugs, and apparel, we aspire to support survivors of domestic violence by donating 100% of our profits to the Committee Against Domestic Abuse.

Our Charity

The Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) is a Mankato-based nonprofit providing safety and support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our community. Through shelter, advocacy, and education, they serve 1,500–2,000 individuals each year — completely free and confidential.

C-Suite

Marketing

Operations

Finance

Our Company

Kailynn Thiele
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Major: Business Management
Minor: Entrepreneurship
Go-to Drink Order: Vanilla White Mocha
Ariana Edgar
Role: Chief of Staff
Major: HR Management
Minor: Business Law Certificate
Go-to Drink Order: Passion Tea
Max Wiegand
Role: Chief Marketing Officer
Major: Marketing
Minor: Sales
Go-to Drink Order: Root Beer
Riley Landon
Role: Chief Operations Officer
Major: Business Management
Go-to Drink Order: Any Latte or Frappe
Aklil Mulugeta
Role: Co-Chief Financial Officer
Major: Accounting and Finance
Go-to Drink Order: Chai Latte
Patrick Johnson
Role: Co-Chief Financial Officer
Major: Accounting
Go-to Drink Order: Strawberry Acai Refresher w/ light ice, lemonade, and no berries
Carly Gornick
Role: Brand Manager
Major: Marketing
Minor: Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Go-to Drink Order: Starbucks Pink Drink w/ light ice and no berries
Anthony Alessi
Role: Digital Marketing Manager
Major: Marketing
Go-to Drink Order: Cinnamon Sugar Mocha
Amber Krueger
Role: Sales Coordinator
Major: Marketing
Minor: Graphic Design
Go-to Drink Order: Iced Vanilla Espresso Shaker w/ oat milk cold foam
Keaton Westgaard
Role: Social Media Coordinator
Major: Marketing
Minor: Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Go-to Drink Order: Iced White Mocha w/ oat milk
Shawn Stephens
Role: Inventory Manager
Major: Business Management
Go-to Drink Order: Seasonal Coffee Drinks
Gavin Epper
Role: Inventory Manager
Major: Business Management
Go-to Drink Order: Reign Energy Drink
Isaac Biehn
Role: Operations Manager
Major: Business Management
Go-to Drink Order: Orange Juice
Luke McDonnell
Role: Budget Analyst
Major: Finance
Minor: Accounting
Go-to Drink Order: Matcha
Antonia Antony
Role: Controller
Major: Finance
Go-to Drink Order: Chai Latte
Ayden Frauenholtz
Role: Treasurer
Major: Accounting
Go-to Drink Order: Black Iced Coffee
Dru Stengel
Role: Auditor
Major: Finance
Minor: Accounting
Go-to Drink Order: Matcha w/ a shot of blueberry
Major Pendleton
Role: Auditor / Tech Specialist
Major: Finance
Minor: History
Go-to Drink Order: Water