The Texan Team

Leia Abiador

Born and raised in Lynnwood, WA

Leia is on her 9th month working with us at The Texan and plays a critical role as a barista at our Silver Lake location.

My favorite part about working here is the regulars; they’re always so sweet and make my day.

Favorite menu item: blackberry white peach Red Bull Italian soda

Go to Karaoke song - A Whole New World from Aladdin

Leia loves to read and write, often spending her time in Jane Austen novels and SubStack. Leia aspires to become an English teacher and more in the coming years!

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Remington Baker

Born and raised in Texas

Remington has worked with us for a year at both of the Texan locations.

My favorite part about working here is spending time with my family.

Favorite menu item: Brisket Kolaches

Go to Karaoke song “Going on Trip” by Little Einsteins

Remington works to buy all the good things for his "daughter", Lena La-Rue, who is the light of his world. They grow up too soon. She is by far the cutest GSP/Poodle (and dog in general) in the world. Remington loves animals and plans on attending Texas A&M University to get a business and veterinary degree.

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John Ross Baker

Born in Tyler, Texas, John Ross moved to the PNW the summer before starting 7th grade.

Favorite part about working here: Working with my family

Favorite menu item: The JRB Dirty Soda

Go to Karaoke song: Radioactive

John Ross is a recent graduate from Monroe High School and will work to complete his associate's degree at Cascadia College. John Ross plans to pursue a degree in engineering after completing his associate's degree.

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Michelle Collins

Born in Reno, NV, and raised in Snohomish

Favorite part about working here watching how beverages bring people happiness and comfort, and meeting new people/customers.

Favorite menu item- LOTUS!!! (white peach, pomegranate, pink or white lotus)

Go to Karaoke song: Mamas Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert 

Michelle is a sophomore at Everett Community College. She is working on a degree in Early Childhood Education.

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Ashley Johnson

Born and raised in Butler, PA

Favorite part about working here is talking to the customers and getting to work in the kitchen.

Favorite menu item: Strawberry Scones and Choc PB Cookie

Go to Karaoke song: anything sad and sappy

Ashley has two golden retrievers, Bodhi and Utah, and two daughters, ages 8 and 14. Her husband is from Maine. They met at college at MMA and have been together for 25 years. They have lived in Bothell since 2006, and she said, "I love our community!"

Kasey Lindis

Born and raised in Snohomish, WA! 

My favorite part about working here is the regulars!!!!

Favorite menu item: dirty sodas! 

Go to Karaoke song: anything Taylor Swift!! 

Kasey is a senior at Glacier Peak High School and has been accepted to Eastern Washington University, where she will pursue a degree in nursing. She loves it when people bring their pets by because it reminds her of her two dogs!

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Elise Nilson

Born and raised in Snohomish

My favorite part about working here is meeting new people and having the chance to brighten anyone's day!

Favorite menu item: Lotus!

Go to Karaoke song: old Justin Bieber songs.

Elise is a Glacier Peak High School senior and will begin school at Central Washington University in the fall. She loves traveling and going to sporting events, and she also enjoys playing volleyball for the club!

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