Ryan Miller began his coffee career in 2006. He began roasting soon after and has opened 6 cafes. Since 2015 Ryan has been developing cold brew extraction processes with the goal of achieving a complex and full bodied cold brew. Brubender Extraction Technology is the culmination of his work. When not working in coffee Ryan enjoys his time playing competitive golf, tattooing or building violins.  He resides in Lake George with his wife Alyson and their daughter Elliana.

Kristi has been in the coffee business for over 15 years.

A native of the Lake George area in upstate New York, Kyle received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dayton and a Master of Science from Rensselaer.  After spending nearly 25 years in executive leadership positions in diverse industries from Medical Devices and Paper Manufacturing to Health Care, he teamed up with his wife and brother-in-law to create Kru Coffee.  Kyle is currently the Managing Member of Kru’s parent LLC and is also the President of Mauka Lau Corporation.  Mauka Lau is a Hawaiian company with broad coffee industry interests including the development of coffee production on the Big Island.