Collin Kelly is the founder and owner of Elkhorn Coffee, a specialty-grade coffee roaster based in Elkhorn, Nebraska. He studied exercise science at the University of Nebraska Omaha before pursuing an MBA at Colorado State University, where the idea for Elkhorn Coffee was born.

Inspired by its hometown and the historic Elkhorn Ranch, where Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation ethic took shape in the Badlands of North Dakota, Elkhorn Coffee is rooted in stewardship of the land and wildlife. The brand believes coffee is the start of every day spent hunting, fishing, and living outdoors—a moment to slow down and reconnect.

Elkhorn Coffee partners with wildlife conservation organizations across North America, donating $1 from every bag sold, while remaining deeply involved in fundraising and conservation leadership efforts nationwide.

Proudly, Elkhorn Coffee is fueling mornings, conversations, conservation, and the future of the outdoors.

Topics Covered:

• ​Collin's inspiration behind Elkhorn
• ​The role of coffee in outdoor culture
• ​How Elkhorn matches each roast to each animal on the bag
• ​The process of partnering with conservation organizations
• ​Exciting roll outs for Elkhorn at Pheasant Fest 2026

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