Equator Coffees

San Rafael, CA

In 1995, when business partners Brooke McDonnell and Helen Russell started roasting in a garage in Marin County, it marked the beginning of a journey to build a high-impact coffee company focused on quality, sustainability and social responsibility. While their goals have remained the same, with more than 500 wholesale accounts and seven retail cafes, the Equator team has grown to more than 100 employees.