Cory Kilheeney - Chief Executive Officer
Cory was the Finance GM at a major national car brand when he decided to become an entrepreneur in 2016. After starting in the vape world, Cory decided to take the ultimate risk. Sober for 8 years at the time, Cory reflected on a trip to Florida he took while attempting to get sober several years ago. He discovered Kava Bars as a means for social interaction, a place where people who do not drink alcohol can have the experience of a regular bar. Cory decided to bring that environment to North Eastern Pennsylvania. He also operates our other organization, Herba ReLeaf, which is an industry leading extraction powerhouse. Cory has been sober almost 13 years now and continues to help and give back to his community on a daily basis!
Mary Kilheeney - Chief Operations Manager
Mary came from a 12 year background in restaurant and banking management before making the full leap into entrepreneurship in 2018 with her husband at Kava Korner. Having so many years in customer service, Mary enjoys interacting with our patrons and hearing their stories the most! *Growing up in generational addiction and mental illness* Previous jobs always felt just as that; a job where this venture has been one of the most fulfilling things she’s been able to do, truly feeling as though she is making a difference on a daily basis. Besides running the day to day operations, she also consults with many other Kava bars helping them get on their feet so they too can bring these amazing plants to other parts of the country.
Kelley Foster - Bar/Sales Manager
Kelley is a warm, down-to-earth free spirit with a genuine love for people and a deep passion for helping others. As the devoted mother of Kendra, she has always strived to bring happiness to those around her. For over a decade, Kelley thrived in leadership roles within the banking industry, where she found fulfillment in helping others grow and succeed. However, her journey took a new direction when she decided to leave the corporate world and join the family business. Having experienced firsthand the benefits of Kratom and Kava in overcoming her own life challenges, Kelley is now dedicated to sharing these natural remedies with others, believing in their potential to make a positive impact just as they did for her.
Kendra Kilheeney - Junior President / CEO
Kendra began working alongside her parents at the age of 8 with an impressive appetite for learning the ins and outs of small business. She works at Kava Korner on a regular basis and could successfully fully operate the front of the house by the age of 11. Kendra loves to be involved in decision making and always has input and ideas for new ventures. Ask her any question you have on your next visit, she can confidently and accurately answer! In her spare time you can catch her at Volleyball practice or spending time with her beloved dogs; Benny, Sophie and Kobe.
