Storehouse Team

Paula Hershman, Founder & President: BS, University of Dayton. Paula founded Storehouse Tea in 2007 after transitioning from a career in graphic design. Around that time, she fell in love with the joys and health benefits of fresh, great-tasting organic loose-leaf tea and was inspired to turn that passion into a business. With her artistic eye, she’s created teas that are just as beautiful to look at as they are to smell and taste, while also designing the company’s branding and packaging. Today, Paula continues to lead the way in sourcing, procurement, and certification—keeping Storehouse Tea true to its mission.

Daniel “Dan” Hershman, Vice President: BA, U. of Wisconsin – Madison. Dan joined Storehouse Tea full time in 2021 to lead our wholesale sales and marketing, and he's been driving growth ever since. With a strong background in big-company sales, marketing, and account management, Dan has played a key role in helping Storehouse Tea double sales in just a few years. His passion for sharing our teas and building lasting customer relationships makes him an invaluable part of our team.

Erin O’Donnell: BA in Culinary/Hospitality Management from Kendall College in Chicago. Erin joined Storehouse Tea in 2023 as our Head Blender/Operations Manager and brings a creative edge to the team. Her experience in bartending inspires her recipe development, from unique tea blends to fun tea-based cocktail creations. Erin also puts her social media expertise to work by running our accounts, making her an impactful and versatile part of Storehouse Tea.

Yana Khlopetska: National University of Physical Culture and Sports in Kiev, Ukraine. Yana is our Production Lead, overseeing post-production efforts and order fulfillment with skill and dedication. She draws on her professional basketball experience to anticipate needs and be a great teammate. Yana and her family immigrated to Cleveland in 2023, and every day she brings her positive energy, willingness to pitch in, and bright smile to our team.

Jill O’Donnell: BS, University of Dayton. Jill has been keeping us in balance as our
bookkeeper since 2020 and often helps with our Tea Tuesday visitors and special
projects. Jill has a great attitude and has a new role of grandmother to her new twin
granddaughters.