Partner & Founder

Introducing Kate, partner of Heartwood Baking Company. Kate happens to be the youngest sister to Jim and is the creator of our hand made croissants. Kate and Jim have put their hearts and souls into making the bakery the success (we think, anyways!) it is! You may see Kate stopping in Heartwood Coffee to drop off pastry, croissants, and bread!

Partner & Founder

The man, the myth, and the sourdough creator for Heartwood Baking Co. (oh, and a partner as well!) Jim has put countless hours into making our country sourdough the beauty it is today. This business could not be possible without his expertise in, well…just about everything! We all admire Jim for his humble soul, intense work ethic, and his drive to make his thoughts and goals into a true reality. If you see Jim at Heartwood Coffee, give him a huge high five!

Kitchen Manager

Chloe Martin is our kitchen manager and has been with us from the very beginning. She’s enjoyed watching the business grow over the past few years and can’t wait to see even more pastry head out of the kitchen and into customers' hands. In her free time, Chloe can be found coaching soccer, spending time with family, or playing with her dog, Winks.

Prep Baker

Hi! My name is Danelle, and I'm a new member of the Heartwood Baking Co. family! I am a wife, mom of four kiddos, and a city girl turned country who loves to bake! My love for baking started at an early age making tortillas and jam to nut rolls and Christmas cookies with my grandmas and mom. In my free time, I enjoy hanging with my family, shopping for antiques, renovating our farmhouse, figuring out farm life, baking of course, and enjoying a cup of coffee with some sweets I just pulled out of the oven. If I were asked what I love about baking I would say the creativity it brings out of me, the memories it makes, and the smell of fresh baked deliciousness! My hope is that whoever tastes our pastries will feel the joy and passion we bakers put into making them.

Prep Baker

Joey Started working at Heartwood Baking Company in 2021 and is responsible for mixing everything from scones and cookies to breads and coffee cakes. Before this job she worked in the accounts payable department at Kent State University but prefers this line of work much better. She has a beautiful grandson named Henry and an orange cat named Fritzie. Speaking of favorite things, her favorite items to make (and eat) are the Chocolate Chunk Cookies and the Chai Cookies.

Morning Baker

Meet Paris, a passionate baker whose family's love for cooking and baking sparked her own baking journey a few years back. She used to run a home bakery, creating small custom buttercream cakes, wedding cakes and cookies. In late 2022, she dove headfirst into the world of sourdough and instantly fell in love. Fast forward to September 2023, she hopped on board with the Heartwood Baking team and is thoroughly enjoying her time baking croissants and sourdough bread. When she's not in the kitchen, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, her church community, and her furry friend, Fitz.

Prep Baker

Kelsey brings a long-time love of tinkering in the kitchen to Heartwood Baking Company. An artist at heart, she sees baking as a truly creative endeavor. She's ready to dive into dough-making and help keep the kitchen moving!

Prep Baker

Tiffany is owner of Harvest Bell Farm, but loves her time at Heartwood Baking Co. Tiffany has known the Heartwood group since the early days when they all attended Geauga Fresh Farmer’s Market together & the bakery was just a dream! Heartwood gives her the opportunity to get off the farm and enjoy prepping, baking & testing the baked goods. As a small, female, family business owner it’s great to work with another local business!

Full-Time Baker

Tim is a Competitive Downhill Skateboarder racing across the country for Team Ohio. He's also a videographer for a skateboard magazine and found baking to be a fun, less adrenaline fueled day job.

Morning Baker

Jane is officially retired and starting a new venture at Heartwood Baking Company! She says it is a joy to be a part of all the creativeness involved!