Meet The Owner

CHANCE EBERSOLD

Soon after moving to Virginia from his native Maine, Chance dove head first into the coffee industry—starting with Mudhouse Coffee Roasters out of Charlottesville. 20 years later, after graduating school and various food service careers, he felt it was time to make his own space in Harrisonburg. 

Chance recognized the potential in a little corner of the Ice House while searching for a new location for The Yellow Button—owned by his wife, Miranda. 

Building Black Sheep Coffee was a labor of love—even using reclaimed wood from tables he built for his wedding reception. He envisioned a space with an open floor plan and low counters, to encourage interaction with guests. Isn't that what a coffee house is about?

Stephanie

is a CS major at JMU! She loves climbing & welding. She even welds upgrades on her car! She has been at the Sheep since Sept. 2024 &is a big tea drinker

Ella

is a JMU Psychology & Philosophy major. In her free time she plays rugby and lifts. She has been at The Sheep since fall of 2024. When she is not hitting the books or on the field she is a competitive power lifter!

Drink: Cappuccino

Halle

Lia

Madeline

is studying Biochem and is a local. She enjoys running & dancing & performs as a contortionist when she is not at Black Sheep. She has worked at The Sheep since May 2023 as both a baker and barista

Madison

is a former JMU swimmer & graduated w/ a degree in kinesiology. She has been a barista at the Sheep since May 2024. She is a huge fan od open water swimmer and most recently swam to Alcatraz and back. She loves there sheep’s cold brew.

MIa

is studying anthropology and English at JMU while working at Black Sheep. She has been with us since Oct 2024 after moving from California. In her free time she is writing, reading articles or chilling here at the shop. She has been published it the New York Times and is currently working on a collection of poetry. Her drink of choice is a London or Cape Town Fog.

Natalie B

is a Psychology and Theatre double major at JMU. She has been at the Sheep since Jan 2025In her free time she can be found on stage or at a concert! Leaving her former life as a child Broadway star, she is living out her dream of being a barista. Favorite drinks are a cinnamon bun white mocha or a Mother Earth matcha, with oat milk of course!

Natalie S

is a marketing major w/ a minor in communications at JMU! She has been at the Sheep since Dec. 2023 when she moved to Harrisonburg from Washington state. She rides horses, loves to travel and draw. Her favorite drink is an Earl Grey Matcha.

Parker

Penny

Rachel B