Gravel has kept Kaladi Brothers grounded on its road to expansion without losing sight of its "catalyst for community" mission. The company had one café and six employees, all fun-loving 20-somethings with a gift-giving habit, when Gravel joined more than 20 years ago. Today, he leads more than 200 employees, roasting 1.2 million pounds of coffee each year, at 15 cafes and one restaurant across the Pacific Northwest.