Grand County Roastery opened its doors in 1993, founded by locals who simply loved great coffee and great community. Over the years, the roastery has been passed through a handful of like-minded owners, each carrying the same passion forward. When the Thomson family took the reins in 2015, that mission stayed exactly the same: serve really good coffee and stay deeply rooted in the community.

Parker Thomson first landed in the Fraser Valley back in 1990, drawn in by the small-town ski vibe and a job teaching skiing at Winter Park Resort. Today, the roastery is proudly managed day-to-day by his son Parks and Parks’ wife, Libby, who keep things running smoothly across the shops.

Parks grew up on skis, competing in the Junior Olympics for ski racing before moving on to professional big air and halfpipe competitions. These days, you’ll find him just as involved off the mountain—giving back through service on multiple community boards and volunteer positions, co-founding the Winter Park Film Festival, supporting and collaborating with a range of local businesses, and helping teach youth ski fundamentals and safety.

Libby has been part of the coffee world since 2009 and worked her way up through the shop long before becoming an owner. She’s played a huge role in growing Grand County Roastery from a small-town café into the well-oiled machine and local landmark it is today. When she’s not in the shop, Libby is usually logging miles as a long-distance runner and taking part in local summer races.

And of course, no story of Grand County Roastery would be complete without Doug Horton, our master roaster. Doug has been part of the journey from the very beginning. As the former owner of the bike shop next door to our Fraser flagship location, he’s long been a familiar face in the neighborhood and a true pillar of our community.