Ms. Schmidt is Chief Administrative Officer of Dutch Bros Coffee. After starting as a "broista" at the original coffee house in Grants Pass, Oregon in 1996, she joined headquarters in 1999. Prior to her role as CAO, Ms. Schmidt served as chief financial officer, vice president of finance and a variety of positions supporting and growing marketing, finance and operations. Ms. Schmidt's current focus is leading the administrative teams that serve as an integral part of business operations.