Our People

Jake Brodsky [Director of Process] - A quiet leader with extraordinary attention to detail, Jake is a scientist of coffee operations. He has stepped up in the industry as a roastmaster on a mission to bring out the flavor in Novo Coffees with roasting acuity that is as meticulous and masterful as the work of the best chefs; and what a palate for coffee! Jake’s taste buds are invaluable in the Novo quest to find the world’s best coffees.

Joseph Brodsky [Director of Origin] - Joseph’s work as coffee buyer has not gone unnoticed. From serving on an international panel of select tasting judges in Ethiopia to writing a feature article in the 2005 Coffee Almanac by Fresh Cup Magazine, Joseph has gained the respect of and worked with some the most noteworthy coffee professionals in the world. Joseph connects Novo to origin and leads the charge to pay premiums to farmers for the world’s most aromatic and flavorful coffees.

Herb Brodsky [Client Services/Relations] - There aren’t many in the coffee community who don’t know Herb. Herb is the quintessential relationship maker and maintainer. He knows how to take care of our customers, he loves his work, and he loves coffee. Also a great visionary contributor in the building of Novo Coffee, Herb is an esteemed force of Novo character.

HISTORY OF NOVO COFFEE

Jake and Joseph Brodsky, later joined by their father, Herb Brodsky, founded Novo Coffee in June of 2002. Their coffees are now served in many of the finest coffeehouses, restaurants, grocery stores and hotels throughout Colorado and the U.S.

That’s SCAA and FETCO Brewmaster Scott Svihula, after serving Novo Coffee to thousands at the SCAA trade show, the industry's largest event. Novo Coffee buyers have been recognized in Specialty Coffee Industry circles for a rare ability to taste their way to coffees of the most exemplary quality. Their abilities and passion for finding the finest cups have brought invitations to the most renowned coffee origins to serve as tasting judges and roaster-farmer liaisons.

FUTURE OF NOVO COFFEE

Novo Coffee will continue to grow this year, arriving on shelves of gourmet and natural grocers, expanding its presence in boutique hotels around the U.S., and increasingly making Novo one of the top names in specialty coffee.

Novo’s long-term vision is one of healthy globalization in coffee trading and of attentive purveyance. We strive to reward coffee farmers with high prices for exemplary quality and continue to share their stories with you, first through coffee flavors that reflect the best quality of coffee origins, then by sharing the images, words, music, and other cultural elements that proceed from the world’s most interesting coffee places. Our journey is back to origin. We want to take you with us.