Our Story

Forged Under Pressure Coffee is built by a family forged in service and unbreakable commitment—starting with my own path through the fire.

I served in the Air Force, then as a Virginia State Trooper, worked as an Intelligence Analyst, and later as Director of Forensic Exploitation for the Army. These roles tested me across military, law enforcement, intelligence, and forensic domains, instilling the discipline, integrity, and relentless pursuit of excellence that define everything we do.

My father Arnold served in the Air Force, laying the foundation of resilience that runs through our family. My wife Gwen served in the Air Force, carrying that same grit forward. Our daughter Kayla followed in her footsteps, serving proudly in the Air Force. My sister Elissa also answered the call in the Air Force, adding another layer of dedication. Our son-in-law Jonathan brings his Air Force experience and excellence to the family.

That spirit of service extends beyond the uniform—our daughter Lauren channels the same discipline, care, and resilience into her vital work as a nurse in healthcare. Our other son-in-law Chris applies precision, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence as an engineer.

From the Air Force and Army across generations, through state trooper patrols, intelligence ops, forensic exploitation, medicine, and engineering—service runs deep in every branch of this family. Battle-tested values of discipline, integrity, and commitment to excellence are poured into every bag we source.

This isn't just coffee; it's fuel born from lives tested under real pressure—my pressure, our family's pressure. It's who we are, and it's why people trust us.