How? - product; roasting, preparation, ingredients, presentation, branding, training
Why? - Because we believe anything worth doing is worth doing well.
How? - Lead by example, seek knowledge, seek to educate others, training, source local ingredients, provide an experience for customers (in store and giving the ability to take it home)
Why? - we believe coffee should make with passion, we want to share what we love
How? - partnering with local nonprofits and missions events, education, relationships with other local businesses,
Why? - We believe we should steward our space and resources well.
Kyle has worked in specialty coffee since 2014 and co-founded Round Mountain Coffee in 2016. In his spare time, Kyle loves talking about theology, good music, and soccer
Scott William Forbush has worked in the coffee industry for 8 years now. He gained his experience through Starbucks, Pound the Hill, Jaspers Java, Barista Camp, and Blue Sail Coffee before starting his very own shop, Round Mountain Coffee. As owner of RMC, his dream is to grow the business and coffee industry in Conway and beyond. In addition to working at RMC, he also owns and runs a small AcroYoga business, Arkansas AcroYoga. He trains and teaches when not at RMC.
Amanda is the queen of RMC and has been here from the start. Including training her minions and inspiring all to learn about coffee, she has constantly grown in her skill and leadership in the Arkansas coffee scene. She also is an incredibly talented singer and musician, is always rockin' as a fashionista, and will surely become the next Beyonce.
Holly has worked in the coffee industry for 1 and half years, gaining experience in roasting and brewing. As a seasoned barista/roaster, she is passionate about learning and improving. In addition to working at Round Mountain, Holly also loves some good emo music.
Nicole has been working at RMC for a little over a year as a barista and art curator. She uses her position as a barista to meet and encourages the RMC community to value their various artistic crafts and put them on display at the shop. Nicole is currently studying graphic design and absolutely loves learning the craft of coffee with the team. Her time with RMC has taught her to love hard work and to make a family out of strangers - that's why she's here!
When it comes to coffee, Rachel McIndoe is the Lead Avenger, Strongest Avenger, and most clumsy Avenger. On the rare occasion that Rachel isn't saving the world, she enjoys long walks on the beach, Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain. Rachel also offers free dad jokes with each cup of coffee served. She considers it her civic duty to guarantee a smile with every latte. Rachel is a professional high-fiver, so stop by RMC to get yours.
Hey guys! I'm Luke. I love coffee, hockey, and Star Wars. It's the next best thing to the Trinity.