Our Story
Rising Tide Roast Collab was founded in 2022 by Kimberly and Sara as a practical solution to a common problem in coffee. While building their specialty brand, Sightseer Coffee, they needed a dedicated place to roast—but maintaining a roastery for a single brand was costly and inefficient.
“Too many roasteries are built to work 1 - 2 days a week. We thought that was ridiculous.”
So instead of building for just one brand, they created a shared space where coffee businesses could share equipment, buying power, knowledge, and good vibes—and grow together.
That collaborative mindset remains at the core of Rising Tide today. We now offer full-service coffee production, private and white label services, and hands-on support to help coffee brands and partners bring their vision to life without the burden of managing manufacturing alone.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Vicky brings a blend of strategy and hands-on execution shaped by a small business upbringing, management consulting, and marketing experience. She holds an MBA from the University of Texas and focuses on growing the team, managing operations, and turning ideas into action.
Areej brings 15+ years of experience across startups, scaleups, and venture capital. She launched her first business, Buzzy’s Candy Store, in college and now oversees our finances, compliance, and long-term strategy—making sure Rising Tide is built on a strong foundation.
Kimberly is our certified Q Grader and resident coffee expert. With over a decade in the industry, she’s worked with some of Texas’s top coffee brands and co-founded Sightseer Coffee. She leads roast profile development, quality control, and—when needed—applies a little mechanical magic to keep the warehouse running.
Sara is a coffee crusader with a passion for accessible education. As the creative force behind Sightseer Coffee and a long-time community leader, she’s known for making time for everyone. Sara leads our classes and supports aspiring coffee companies as they turn big dreams into real, working businesses.
