Meet our team

Each member of our team contributes a unique blend of expertise, dedication, and passion, united by a common goal, to harvest the best coffee.

Viviana Montenegro

Owner, CEO & Coffee Grower

Elia Montenegro

Owner, COO & Coffee Grower

Bibiano Montenegro

Partner & Coffee Grower

Carlos Lopez

Foreman

Luisa Acuña

Cook & Kitchen Manager

Luisa Acuña

Cook & Kitchen Management

Luisa’s day begins before dawn, as she rises to cook for the many workers present on the farm. Luisa’s dedication ensure our team is well-fed and energized and also foster a sense of community and warmth within the farm’s kitchen.

Luisa Acuña, cooking our main food source, beans at a wood-burning stove.

Carlos begins his day on the farm promptly at 5:30 AM, fueled by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. As the morning light spreads across the fields, Carlos assumes his pivotal role as foreman, meticulously assigning duties to each worker and ensuring they’re equipped with the necessary gear and tools. Thanks to Carlos’s unwavering commitment and hands-on approach, Finca La Cimarrona thrives, executing its fieldwork and operations with efficiency and precision.

Carlos Lopez, Finca La Cimarrona Coffee Farm’s Foreman

Bibiano Montenegro

Partner & Coffee Grower

Bibiano Montenegro is a seasoned coffee grower with over 65 years of experience in the field. His invaluable expertise and dedication to coffee harvesting have been instrumental in shaping our operations and ensuring the quality of our product. Sr. Montenegro’s knowledge and commitment to excellence serves as a guiding force, driving our passion for crafting exceptional coffee.

Elia Montenegro

Owner, COO & Coffee Grower

Elia, whose upbringing on her family’s coffee farm shaped her values and work ethic from a young age, remains deeply connected to her roots, dedicating her life to the continuation of her family’s coffee business. With a blend of medical expertise and agricultural passion, Elia strives to ensure that her family’s legacy thrives while also making meaningful contributions to the local community.

Dr. Montenegro at José Bolo coffe lot

Viviana Montenegro

Owner, CEO & Coffee Grower

Viviana’s formation as an industrial engineer and her passion for coffee growing has transformed her family’s business. With a keen vision for cultivating Nicaraguan specialty coffee, Viviana is not only realizing her dreams but also safeguarding the region’s rich flora and fauna by growing coffee sustainably, ensuring that each cup of coffee tells a story of environmental stewardship and exceptional quality.