# Dan Hawkins

> Dan Hawkins is the Medford, Oregon-based co-founder, president and CEO of The Human Bean. He founded the drive-thru coffee business with Rhonda Hawkins and Tom and Tami Casey in 1998; it began franchising in 2002. His public interviews emphasize personal service, practical support for franchise owners and community giving.

- **Role:** Co-Founder, President & CEO at The Human Bean
- **Organizations:** The Human Bean
- **Education:** University of Oregon
- **Known for:** Co-founded a drive-thru coffee brand in 1998 and helped develop its national franchise network., Led The Human Bean, listed at No. 4,508 on the 2023 Inc. 5000.

## Career timeline

- **1998** — Co-founded The Human Bean with Rhonda Hawkins and Tom and Tami Casey; the first stand opened in Ashland, Oregon.
- **2002** — The Human Bean began franchising.
- **2020** — A September report counted 106 stores in 12 states.
- **2023** — The Human Bean ranked No. 4,508 on the Inc. 5000; Hawkins discussed the business on Jefferson Public Radio.
- **2024** — The Human Bean introduced its proprietary Bright Energy drinks nationally on January 3.
- **2025** — Hawkins described the rewards of supporting franchise partners in a company leadership Q&A.
- **2026** — Hawkins credited franchise partners and customers for the Earth Day tree-planting fundraiser.

## Achievements

- Co-founded a drive-thru coffee brand in 1998 and helped develop its national franchise network.
- Led The Human Bean, listed at No. 4,508 on the 2023 Inc. 5000.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — A June 30 company announcement identified Hawkins as CEO while introducing new owners of The Human Bean in Carrollton, Texas; the release reported more than 213 locations open or under development in 23 states.
- **2026-05** — On May 11, The Human Bean reported its Earth Day fundraiser supported 57,992 trees, bringing the cumulative total to 270,790; Hawkins thanked franchise partners and guests.

## Links

- Website: https://thehumanbean.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hawkins-83860a13a

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