About impossible coffee

Tyler’s coffee career started in 2008 as a barista at various coffee spots in his hometown of St. Paul, MN. What began as a part-time job to support himself after college quickly transformed into a lifelong passion for cafe culture and the world of coffee. At 24, he opened his first cafe gaining firsthand experience in running a coffee business from the ground up. During his years as a barista and cafe owner, Tyler witnessed the industry shift from a focus on dark-roasted, big-box coffee to a culture of precision, innovation, and craftsmanship. 

Tyler then joined the team at True Stone Coffee Roasters working his way up to serve as the Director of Coffee. This role allowed him to self-pursue coffee knowledge and refine his skills and technique. Over his near decade there, Tyler’s drive took him deeper into the intricacies of coffee—roasting, training, agronomy, science, and equipment—while traveling the world, competing in US Coffee Championships, and learning from coffee professionals across the globe.

He also became a passionate advocate for barista education and development, working with the Specialty Coffee Association to train professionals across the United States. Through this journey, he recognized the gaps in the coffee industry, particularly in areas beyond roasting and cafes—such as equipment service and reliable barista training—which inspired his next venture.

In 2020, Tyler founded Impossible Coffee to address these underserved areas in the coffee industry. His mission was to provide coffee businesses and professionals with the tools and knowledge required to thrive, focusing on end-product quality rather than just functionality. Tyler believed that while roasters and cafes excelled in their respective fields, the crucial middle layer—service, education, and equipment—needed more attention. 

Impossible Coffee was created to become a resource, connecting businesses to tailored solutions that elevate the entire coffee experience. For Tyler, coffee is more than a career; it’s a lifelong pursuit of curiosity, community, and innovation.

Jamie is an adamant adventurer, Marketing mastermind, and general ray of sunshine floating around Impossible Coffee. After graduating from the U of M with a Strategic Communication & Marketing degree, she lived abroad in South Korea, London, and Mexico for about 6 years before moving back to good old Minnesota.

She has spent over 13 years in the corporate Marketing industry and has a specific passion for SEO, Content Marketing Strategy, Website Development & Architecture, and Data Analytics. She is elated to be a member of the Impossible Coffee team to help expand its reach beyond the Midwest, find new creative routes of marketing in this sphere, and spread the word about relationship-based coffee equipment, education, and consulting services.

Currently pursuing an Executive MBA program, Jamie is ecstatic to bring her business knowledge and insight to the Impossible Coffee team!

Kiki brings over a decade of experience in the service and hospitality industries to her role at Impossible Coffee, where she’s developed a strong foundation in client relations. Having experience in different restaurants, salons, and cleaning companies throughout the twin cities,  she sought something more fulfilling and purpose-driven in her work.

Drawn to the world of specialty coffee, Kiki immersed herself in learning more about espresso machines, premium coffee equipment, and the craft behind a great cup of coffee. Her enthusiasm for the technical side of coffee fuels her commitment to helping coffee shops enhance their offerings through quality equipment and exceptional service.

Kiki is passionate about expanding Impossible Coffee’s reach across the Midwest, where she sees a vibrant coffee culture with shops eager for high-quality service and support. 

Carlene joined the coffee industry in 2016 at True Stone Coffee Roasters where she has essentially done nearly every job on the grind. She’s put in the time from packaging and cold brew production to roasting coffee, customer service, green coffee buying, and inventory management.

Taking her skills to the very cool Vistabule company, Carlene continued to focus on inventory management, keeping the books solid, and overseeing the repair department. Growing her skills to include accounts payable and technical repair, Carlene kept productions flowing smoothly.

Now in the Impossible Coffee crew, Carlene is stoked to return to the coffee world she knows and loves. As an Associate Technician, she is excited to dig into espresso machine repair and become the coffee machine service expert the Midwest needs!