6/12/2023 0 Comments Coffee break hyde park![]() With rapid growth and a solid commitment to community, Sip and Savor has become the neighborhood’s coffee shop of choice.” Trez and his Sip and Savor brand is striving to become major game changers. Sip and Savor also carries a plethora of breakfast items on its menu. ![]() It supports other local business by carrying pastries and small bites from local bakers and bakeries. Not only do they serve coffee and teas, Sip and Savor is “globally local”. To create a space that captures the positive energy and excitement that exists in Chicago neighborhoods and to add to the burgeoning revitalization.Īfter almost 3 years, Sip and Savor has positioned itself as a key player in the “spread positivity” movement. His goal at Sip and Savor is to create a home away from home for the community. Trez is now a veteran coffee man at a time when so many positive things are happening on Chicago’s south side. Soon there will be four Sip and Savors on Chicago’s south side with more to come. With this focus, drive and determination, the Sip & Savor brand is a daily testament to the idea that when you put good behind intentions, you will flourish. He is committed to showing our youth that rising to the challenge of making a change is far more rewarding than simply going into business solely to make money. Bringing the community together is at the forefront of his brand and business ventures. Trez is driven to make a difference with his coffee shops. This means that the products you buy maintain biodiversity, provide shelter for migratory birds and help reduce global warming. Known for its exceptional quality and flavor, Sip & Savor coffees are certified fair trade, and in some cases, certified organic and shade grown. It’s common for media personalities, entrepreneurs and elected officials to be sipping coffee along with retirees, college students and other hard working Chicagoans in for a break and a good cup of coffee and great community-focused conversations. Walk into either Sip and Savor and you’re likely to see a familiar face. Sip & Savor, where coffee and community meet. His love affair with coffee and teas intensified with his first launch, the Bronzeville Coffee House on 43rd street which later re-opened as Sip and Savor. Over a decade ago, a childhood friend convinced him to venture into that industry. Trez’s love of community and his success in real estate lead to the birth of his coffee houses. When his schedule permits he gives speeches and mentors young business students who are interested in opening their own businesses. Trez’s passion has always been to contribute to the community by creating jobs, mentoring the youth and inspiring others to believe in themselves and to work hard to achieve their dreams. He rose through the ranks of postal management fairly quickly holding positions in transportation, finance, quality control, operations, and strategic planning all while enrolled at the University of Illinois at Chicago as a full time student. After a four-year tour of duty in California, North Carolina, Japan, and Korea, Trez briefly returned to the Social Security Administration and was then hired by the United States Postal Service. After spending a year in this position, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. ![]() With a Bachelor of Science in Information and Decision Sciences, and a minor in Economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Trez began his career in 1982 working for the Social Security Administration as a Claims Clerk. Pugh also enjoys being a mentor volunteering his time when his schedule permits to speak with at-risk kids. Pugh prides himself on working with disabled veterans, recovering addicts, and the homeless. ![]() Pugh, in addition to being the Chief Executive Officer, just recently retired in 2019 after working 38 years for the United States Government, his last 20 years were in the capacity of a Federal Law Enforcement Officer. Pugh, III is the Founder & CEO of Sip and Savor Hospitality Group, a company that owns and runs high-end coffee houses in the Chicagoland area.
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