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Head Roaster & Green Buyer // Director of Coffee, Training, QC, and Sales

With over a decade of experience in the specialty coffee industry, Colin has spearheaded the roasting program here at Mom 'n 'em. He has a deep passion for coffee, kaizen, and hospitality. The best descriptor of the coffees he roasts are 'light, bright, expressive, and beautiful'. ☕️

Co-Owner
Tony Ferrari is a chef, entrepreneur, and hospitality professional with over two decades of experience in the food and beverage industry. His career began at age 13, washing dishes and making fresh pasta after school—an early start that sparked a lifelong passion for cooking. He graduated from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in several acclaimed Miami kitchens before traveling through Europe to deepen his understanding of traditional culinary techniques.

Tony was awarded grants from the James Beard Foundation and the Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation, which allowed him to study holistic farming and sustainable food systems in Thailand and along the West Coast.

After running successful food and beverage concepts in San Francisco, Tony returned to his hometown of Cincinnati to focus on building a community-driven hospitality brand. Today, he co-owns and operates Mom ‘n ‘em Coffee & Wineand its in-house roastery, under the parent company Ferrari Bros, which he founded with his brother. Ferrari Bros oversees the brand’s multiple locations and future growth.

Outside of work, Tony enjoys riding motorcycles, collecting vintage cars, and participating in food and wine events.

Co-Owner

Austin started young in the restaurant world. He worked up through FOH and BOH at reputable restaurants in Cincinnati, and found himself interested more in the steps of service, beverage, and management. at the age of 16, little ferrari started tasting, reading, and studying more about wine and viticulture, which led him to join the team at the iconic chez panisse restaurant in Berkeley. during his years at chez panisse restaurant, austin acquired his associates in business at the city college of berkeley, traveled to europe multiple times to study wine, its origins, and the production. While leading the beverage program at Hillside Supper Club he acquired his sommelier certification through the court of Master sommeliers. austin opened provender coffee & food in 2015 and is currently expanding in cincinnati, where he is opening ferrari barber & coffee co. and mom 'n 'em coffee. While running all the outposts, austin also overseas all the operations and growth for the ferrari bros brand.