	The Blend Express
	Division President: Jeff Firestone
	Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (937) 229-5333 Location: Miriam Hall Atrium

The Blend Express serves gourmet espresso drinks, Boston Stoker Coffees, pastries and more. Students and faculty often stop by TBE in between classes to grab a refreshing drink. TBE is conveniently located in the Atrium of Miriam Hall. In the summer of 2008, the Atrium and TBE went under renovations to provide students with a fresh new place to study, get-together or hang out between classes. Along with the makeover, TBE offers a new menu which includes soda products, juices, and a wide-variety of Vitamin Water and Fuze. The Blend Express accepts cash, credit card and Flyer Express.

If you are in need of catering services for events held in the Atrium please visit FE Catering, where you can view their new catering menu and place your order online!

Freshen up your day with fruit! The Blend and The Blend Express are now selling red apples, bananas, and oranges for only 80 cents each! Stop by and try some for a healthy snack!

The Blend Express Menu

Employee Profiles:

General Manager: Charlie Kastner

Charlie is a junior from Huron, Ohio. As a freshman, Charlie started out at The Blend as a sales associate then quickly became a barista that managers relied upon most. Charlie is now the general manager at The Blend Express, and oversees the daily operations of the division including: inventory issues, machine maintenance, customer experience, and maintaining the image of The Blend Express as the face of UD’s School of Business Administration.

Financial Manager: Tim Bencic

Tim is a senior accounting major from Highland Heights, Ohio. Tim started at Stuart's Landing his sophomore year, where he served as a sales associate and marketing assistant. In March 2009, Tim was promoted as a manager to the corporate staff role of corporate accountant. This past March, Tim remained a member of the accounting team and moved to the financial manager role for The Blend Express, where he currently handles the financial duties and other general financial management roles for the division.

Director of Human Resources: Nikki Swidarski

Nikki is a junior international business and Spanish major from Hudson, Ohio. She was hired by The Galley in February 2009 and became the director of human resources for The Blend and The Blend Express in March 2010. Nikki is responsible for staff hiring, management, employee relations and maintaining a high morale at both divisions.

Director of Merchandising: Danielle Phillips

Danielle is a junior marketing and leadership major from Pioneer, Ohio. She began working as a barista for The Blend Express in September 2008 and was promoted to director of marketing in March 2009. As the director of marketing, Danielle plans and carries out all promotions for The Blend and The Blend Express.

Division History:

The Blend Express opened in September 2002. The concept for an expansion of The Blend through the addition of a division in the School of Business Administration (http://business.udayton.edu) was proposed by Dr. Deb Bickford, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Learning Initiatives. The School granted approval and funding for the venture, and Flyer Enterprises now has full financial ownership of TBE.