Our Team

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D J Kim Name: D J Kim
Position: President
Bio: Dreamer. Founder and caretaker of Java Green Coffee & Tea Inc. Interested in nature, life, and peace and harmony for all beings. D J started Java Green in 2003 with his family and quickly watched it grow from the first truly eco-friendly coffee shop in D.C., to the capital's most popular vegetarian restaurant and an oasis for raw and gluten-free diners, thanks to his knack for unique recipes. As he adapted a vegan, and now raw diet, D J has watched an entire community sprout up around Java Green. He is ever willing to take time to share his wisdom and experience on healing the body through food. One of the key leaders of the green movement in DC, DJ is still active in many organizations he helped found, including One Common Unity and Live Green. A constant creative, D J is always creating delicious recipes and looking towards the future.
David Maplesden Name: David Maplesden
Position: Vice President
Bio: David is a committed vegetarian originally from Brighton, United Kingdom. He has been a licensed agent and realtor in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area since 1979 and is a top producer with the Old Town Takoma Park office of Long and Foster (D.C's largest real estate broker). He is frequently ranked in the top 1% of realtors nationwide and has sold & settled over 60 homes. David is a member of Long & Foster's Gold Team and Long & Foster Founder's Club and is GL certified for Green Real Estate Education.
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Coming Soon Name: Coming Soon
Position: coming-soon
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