Meet OUR StAFF
general manager
GRACE
MINTOn
Hi, my name is Grace I was born in Jacksonville, FL, raised in the mountains of Boone, NC! I am a momma of two children who are my whole life.
I enjoy doing anything outdoors! My passions are hiking, camping, kayaking, gardening, fishing, and exploring! I love nature and learning about animals. I have a pet Redfoot Tortoise named Henry, a Chinese Shar Pei named Milo, and a dumpy tree frog named Milly!
I love working at Noble Kava and being apart of the amazing community we have built here.
Bartender
JACK
Adorjan
Jack was born in NC, doing half of his growing up here and half in Germany while his dad was in the Army.
Shortly after moving up to Boone in the fall of 2016, Jack began bartending at Noble Kava's original Boone location on West King Street.
Outside of work, Jack is an avid film buff and also enjoys music, books, and spending time with animals. His favorite thing about bartending is the customers as a whole.
"I like to think that a bartender can do a little more than just serve drinks. In my opinion, people should be able to go to their bartender to vent about a long day or even get some unbiased advice, among other things. I enjoy helping others in that regard, even if it's just something as basic as listening."
Production
Zack Hill
Zack is the moving force behind our products! He is our production king.
Bartender
Ted Cremmins
Ted is a bartender and does production. From Apex, NC, this funny guy is a great addition to our team. He keeps the laughs rolling, for both staff and customers alike.
Assistant Manager
JAKE
HODGES
Hi, I'm Jake! I'm from coastal North Carolina and I enjoy playing and writing music in my free time.
The community at Noble Kava is so welcoming and has done so much for me. It's an honor to be able to give that back in any capacity!
Bartender
Weston Toth
Hey, my name is Weston. I'm from Fuquay-Varina NC and I'm a senior at App State. I enjoy exploring nature, driving fun cars, good food and most importantly - bartending for you.
Bartender
Thomas Kressly
Hey Hey! My name is Thomas! I am super outgoing, bubbly, and love to laugh. I grew up in Durham, NC and have been living in Boone for two years now. I go to school at Caldwell Community College. After transferring to App State, I plan on studying acupuncture! I love having conversations with people I don’t know, so come down and see me :)
Bartender
Aidan
Shelton
“Hey everyone, my name is Aidan Shelton and I am excited to be a new bartender at Noble Kava. I like hiking, reading, music, and spending time with friends and family.”
Bartender
Belial
jephcote
hiya! I’m Belial and my pronouns are He/him. I’m an animal lover, coffee lover, and I love reading! Im from Arizona, and moved up to Boone for the serenity and nature! I’m here to make and serve your favorite drinks! Come by and see me!
Marketing
William
Evans III
Hey there! My name is Will Evans and I run marketing for Noble Kava. I am in charge of social media management, booking and event planning, merchandise development and product promotion. I love how cozy of a spot our Kava bar is and hope everyone in Boone will love and appreciate how special of a place Noble Kava is.
