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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.

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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.