About Us – Cannon Beach Bakery

Gilbert “Gib” Hammond was born in California in 1971 and shortly thereafter his family moved to Portland, Oregon. He is married to Deanna Hammond, between them they have 2 lovely children, 4 amazing grandchildren. Besides baking he loves playing the drums and telling bad jokes.

At the age of 17, Gib started his baking career at Nature Bake, now more famously known as Dave’s Killer Bread, in Portland Oregon. That’s where he found his passion for baking. Being young, he moved from one upscale bakery to another, honing in on his craft.

Glenn Dahl (left) co-founder of Dave's Killer Bread with Gib (right)

In 1993 he landed at Bob’s Red Mill, as the head baker at Bob’s first bakery. During that stint with Bob, Gib also hosted numerous baking classes and was able to work with many legendary industry professionals, Julia Child was at the top of that list. When Mrs. Bob’s Bakery closed Gib went to work in the flour mill where he was able to study and learn about the scientific properties of the ingredients necessary for his creations.

Ready to bake again, he parted ways with Bob in 1999 and went to work for Natures NW. Then in 2003 he got the call from Bob’s Red Mill, Bob was opening a new store and wanted his Master Baker back. After a lot of courting, Gib returned to Bob’s, hand-in-hand Bob and Gib put together a state of the art bakery at the Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Store Restaurant and Bakery in Milwaukee, Oregon. Many of Gib’s formulas are still offered there.

In 2006 Gib moved on to New Seasons Markets where he was the Bakery and pastry Manager for a dozen years and is held in high regard.

With their children grown, Gib and Deanna romanticized about stepping out on their own adventure. One day opportunity presented itself and here they are today, owners of the historic Cannon Beach Bakery, ready to be the next family to carry on the tradition.