Our Team
Zach Husted - Veteran, Founder and CEO
Zach has over 20 years of experience in marketing and served in the Air National Guard for 12 years. During his military service, Zach honorably completed four tours to the Middle East while supporting numerous domestic missions and state-side deployments. It was during this time that he developed a deep appreciation for coffee, recognizing its value in providing comfort and connection.
Bringing people together has always been Zach's passion, and he sees coffee as a natural way to foster community. His mission is not only to build strong teams but also to support military veterans and first responders, advocating for their benefits and well-being. Zach’s commitment to giving back extends beyond business—he aims to restore balance and harmony in the lives of those who have served in both military and first responder capacities. He believes that when the foundations of support are disrupted, it can have a lasting impact on veterans and first responders alike.
At Pillars of Valor, Zach's goal is to partner with organizations supporting veterans and first responders, helping to restore harmony in their lives—one cup of coffee at a time.
Casey Maxted - Veteran - LEO
Casey Maxted graduated from St. Ambrose University in May 2004 with a BA in History. Upon graduation, Casey entered the United States Army. Casey assessed for the Special Forces, was selected, and earned the coveted Green Beret in October 2005. Casey was assigned to the 1st Special Forces Group in Ft. Lewis, Washington.
In 2009, Casey was hired by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and attended new agents training in Quantico, Virginia. Casey was assigned to the Los Angeles Division where he initially worked Counterterrorism investigations. Casey served on various assignments overseas and received multiple awards in addition to a Combat Theater Award.
Casey served on the Attorney General Protection Detail and has held various other positions throughout his career within the Department of Justice and the Department of Defense. He completed his law enforcement career at the FBI Omaha Division working Violent Crimes Against Children investigations.
Casey is passionate about Veteran causes, most notably, assisting Veterans in finding their purpose again after they leave the service.
Our Designer - Jen Wahl
With almost 20 years of design experience and creativity fueled by coffee, Jen is passionate about mixing her design talents with coffee for a bigger purpose, mission, and vision. Jen understands the simplicity of design and how to help directly connect people with art visually.
Restoring support and providing help to others is a passion for Jen that fuels her heart and soul.