Keith Thomajan, who previously served as chief of staff and chief social impact officer for Dutch Bros, was announced as the new senior vice president and chief of staff for northwest U.S. based home builder Hayden Homes. 

The company announced Thomajan stepped into his new role April 1, bringing experience in strategic planning, operations, community impact and people development to the home building company. 

Thomajan previously served in executive roles with Dutch Bros, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and OnPoint Community Credit Union. 

During his five years with Dutch Bros, Thomajan helped lead the coffee company’s expansion from seven to 15 states and from $300 million to $1 billion in revenue. 

“We are excited to welcome a colleague of Keith’s exceptional caliber to our leadership team,” said Steve Klingman, president of Hayden Homes in a press release. “His innovative vision and dynamic energy, particularly in his commitment to building a strong community while driving sustainable business growth, perfectly align with Hayden Homes.”

In his new role, Thomajan will work with other members of Hayden Homes’ executive team to oversee strategic initiatives.

He will also optimize the company’s operations to drive continued improvement and support long-term growth for the company which was founded in Redmond, Oregon in 1989.

“I am truly honored and grateful to join the Hayden Homes family,” Thomajan said in the release. “This opportunity allows me to combine my deep passion for community impact and strategic planning with the remarkable work that Hayden Homes is doing to provide hardworking families with homeownership opportunities.”

“It’s a perfect match, and I am excited to take on this new challenge and contribute to the incredible work that lies ahead,” Thomajan added.