OUR EMPLOYEES
Leadership team
Community is one of the core values at McConn. McConn’s leadership team is student-led and devoted to cultivating a culture of coffee and fellowship. Each leadership team member possesses personal responsibilities and works as a team to make executive decisions for McConn.
Austin Protsman
Austin Protsman is the general manager at McConn Coffee Co. He oversees the leadership team, shift managers and the baristas. He is happily married to Christina and has two sons, Samuel and William. With a passion for hosting and customer service, McConn is a perfect place for Austin. As general manager, Austin supports the student interns, shift managers, and baristas in the shop and behind the scenes. His favorite part of McConn is being able to be a liaison between the administration of IWU and the students working at McConn! You can find Austin enjoying another cup of coffee or talking about his next wood working project.
Mary Sebbas
Mary Sebbas is the Marketing Manager for McConn Coffee Co. Her role entails managing social media platforms, creating merch, designing menus, and managing the website. This is Mary’s sixth semester working at McConn. Mary will graduate this spring with a major in Strategic Communication and a minor in Community Development. One thing she loves about McConn is the opportunity to connect with people on campus she would never otherwise.
Kristen Weaver
Kristen Weaver is the Finance Manager at McConn Coffee Company. She processes McConn's revenues and expenses daily, creates financial statements, and manages the point-of-sale system. She also keeps track of how much we sell, what we sell it for, what we buy, and how much we buy it for. Additionally, Kristen orders all stock for McConn. This is Kristen’s first semester serving as the Finance Intern at McConn.
Mitch Gunn
Mitch Gunn serves as the Business Development Manager for McConn Coffee Co. This is his first semester working for McConn. His role involves cultivating community amongst the McConn team, IWU community, and Marion Community. You can find him partnering with other organizations and their events, as well as hosting Crema, a live coffeehouse music night, every Wednesday of the semester.
Meredith Walker
Meredith Walker serves as the Human Resource Manager for McConn Coffee Co. This is her fifth semester working for McConn. Her role entails all training and staff regulation. Mere ensures McConn runs smoothly from top to bottom.
Ellie Houtz
Ellie Houtz serves as the Operations Manager for McConn Coffee Co. This is her third semester working for McConn. Her role entails all organizational tasks to keep McConn running. She is in charge of McConn’s master calendar, staff emails, and general operations.
SHIFT MANAGERS
Our dedicated shift managers ensure that each shift flows smoothly and our customers are well cared for. They work extra hours, take responsibility for the other people on shift, and assist our management team with streamlining communication and providing feedback.
Pictured from left to right: Jenna DeMichael, Corbin Johnson, Micah Korhorn, Micaiah Clapper, Anna Ryman, Averie Cockerill, Isabelle Johnson, Sophia Williams, Grace Schmucker, Alyssa Mishler, Adrianne Alger, Katie Bennet, Jamie Bryant
