Who We Are
OUR COMMITTEMENT TO COFFEE & MORE
David Pittman
Co-Founder, Q-Grader, Military Veteran
Co-Founder, Q-Grader, Military Veteran
David Pittman, a co-founder of Peach Coffee Roasters, brings a unique blend of leadership, expertise, and passion for coffee to the table. He graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in History in 2001 and further enhanced his academic credentials with a master’s certificate in Public Administration from Kansas State University.
David dedicated 11 years of his life to the military as an Army Ranger Captain. His service included two combat tours, during which he was awarded three Bronze Star Medals with Valor Device, the Army Ranger Tab, Combat Action Badge, Airborne Badge, and Air Assault Badge, attesting to his heroism and leadership skills.
Upon transitioning from military life, David found himself in Belgium, where he embarked on a new journey in the coffee world. He played a pivotal role in helping an American couple establish a coffee shop from the ground up, immersing himself in every facet of the business as a head roaster, barista, and Q-grader.
After returning to Georgia, David worked at Land of a Thousand Hills, where he met Peach co-founder Landon Bonner. There, he honed his skills in improving production processes and developing quality control protocols. As a gifted teacher, David mentored many budding coffee professionals, several of whom have gone on to become head roasters or start their own roasting companies.
In 2017, David made a significant career move to Thrive Farmers Coffee, renowned for supplying Chick-Fil-A's coffee. There, he consulted on warehouse operations and logistics, significantly enhancing product flow and inventory systems.
Driven by his passion for roasting and mentoring, David reconnected with Landon in 2018, marking the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey with Peach Coffee Roasters. He hasn't looked back since, continuing to inspire and innovate in the coffee industry.
Landon Bonner
Co-Founder, Q-Grader, Coach
Landon has been in coffee since 2014, when he picked up a barista gig while playing college football and earning two bachelor’s degrees and an MBA at University of Charleston, WV. There he found a passion for coffee and the service industry, and upon returning home to Marietta, GA he began working at Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee.
In 2016 he helped with the purchase of the Kivu Lake washing station in Rwanda, which greatly increased potential for Land of a Thousand Hills. Landon assisted in opening three new cafes before pursuing consulting opportunities and working with countless more cafes. He is not only an experienced barista and Q-Grader, but also a roaster and green buyer.
Landon decided to leave Land of a Thousand Hills in 2017 to pursue more consultative opportunities for small business. He always found himself working with cafes in some capacity and decided to open his own where he could work toward a progressive business model that invests in employees. After a year of freelance, Landon reunited with David to embark on their vision for a better small business model. They decided to start with coffee.
Josh Puckett Director of Coffee
As the story goes for so many, Josh fell in love with coffee on a trip to Guatemala in 2008. After witnessing the harvest season in Antigua, he got his hands on every coffee he could back at home and began to study coffee’s never-ending nuance.
He cut his teeth roasting coffees at Sunergos in Louisville, KY and went on to become a licensed Q grader. It was at a Q course that he met Landon and decided to return to Atlanta and work at Peach. A proud father and infinitely artistic soul, Josh crafts each and every coffee with the love and attention-to-detail that only he can provide.
Erin Pittman, DVM Director of Food Safety
Dr. Erin Pittman serves as the Director of Food Safety for Peach Coffee Roasters, bringing a wealth of expertise as an SQF practitioner with a robust background in Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards. She earned her undergraduate degree in Poultry Science from the University of Georgia and obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University, where she specialized in both large and small animal veterinary medicine.
Following her veterinary training, Dr. Pittman joined the U.S. Army, where she was commissioned as a Captain in the Medical Services Corps. Her service took her to various locations, including Fort Sam Houston in Texas, Fort Sill in Oklahoma, and NATO Headquarters in Belgium. In the Army, she cared for military working animals and developed a strong foundation in Food Defense, evaluating and certifying food production facilities worldwide to ensure the safety of provisions for the Armed Forces personnel.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Pittman is a dedicated mother of two. She has a passion for horses and enjoys traveling the globe.
Active, Caring, & Compassionate.
We are active members in our community and committed to helping Atlanta succeed. We work with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Atlanta Humane Society, MOMA, and others.
Read below to learn more or to get involved.
As part of our 1% for the Planet committed, we donate and volunteer to the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. This organization is responsible for keeping our beloved river clean. The Chattahoochee supplies drinking water for millions in the Greater Atlanta Area.
Beyond our financial contributions, we also participate in river clean up events.
Atlanta Humane Society is one of the oldest nonprofits in Atlanta. They've been caring for the community and animals for 148 years.
In collaboration with AHS, we developed the Rescue Roast blend. We donate proceeds directly back to AHS with every Rescue Roast purchase.
MOWA is responsible for providing 70% of Atlanta's senior population with meals. We are proud supporters of this organization and the work they do.
Peach has contributed to over 550 days worth of meals for Atlanta seniors and counting.