Our Team

René Steenvoorden (he/him) Owner & Manager Business Development rene@bivouac.coffee

Favorite outdoor activities: scrambling sketchy ridges, chopping wood, fast & light adventures

Quote: "Coffee is such a great way to bring people together, and why wouldn't we want to do that in a way that aligns with our values? At Bivouac, we try to live an active (mountain) lifestyle at the company and in our personal time."

Scott Wilton (he/him) Operations Manager & Head Roaster scott@bivouac.coffee

Favorite outdoor activities: rock climbing, trail running, and mountain unicycling

⁠Quote: "I love helping people learn more, and get the most out of any experience. So if you want to improve your coffee making at home, or learn more about our process at Bivouac, stop by the Tasting Room and I’m happy to chat!"

Justin Cygan (he/him) Barista

Favorite outdoor activities: snowboarding, cycling, skateboarding, and birdwatching

⁠Quote: "Coffee is a catalyst for community. I enjoy the daily interactions that occur over a cup of coffee, and the way that the simple drink can foster great ideas and help illuminate global issues such as water usage and climate change."

Derya Senol (she/her) Barista

Favorite outdoor activities: alpine starts, anything that gets me moving outside, and brewing coffee in the backcountry

⁠Quote: "The community surrounding coffee has always drawn me to new parts of any place I call home. However, loving coffee and my devotion to environmental stewardship have been at odds with each other. I am passionate about intersectional conservation, nature-based solutions, and I believe our actions as community members have enormous impacts. Changing our daily patterns, even by bringing in a reusable mug, have immense impact."

Lina Krueck (she/her) Barista

Favorite outdoor activities: running, climbing, hiking, cycling, and open water swimming

⁠Quote: "I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to join in on Bivouac's journey in 2022. I've enjoyed a little bit of learning every day to fine tune our craft and figure our how to share our coffee with the world in sustainable ways. These are not easy things to navigate, but when you get to work on them with your friends, it makes it feel less daunting. I'm happy to be a part of this team!"