Fire Grounds Coffee

Fire Grounds Coffee Company is a start up Dallas, Texas based coffee roaster that has developed a line of premium coffees by the founder Paul Clarke. Paul started Fire Grounds Coffee because he wanted first responders to enjoy quality coffee and give back to a group of men and women he is proud to represent. The dream is becoming a reality and he is ready to deliver a product to everyone that represents his passion and commitment.

Identified distinct customer segments
Leverage its competitive edge of high quality product and top notch merchandise
Establish a cult like status among its loyal first responder

Paul Clarke - CEO, Director
Paul has a strong educational background and a wealth of applicable industry experience. Paul received his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in Philosophy. Paul Clarke also has a strong background in leadership and management based on his experience as a Marine Corps Officer. Paul has various connections with important persons within the coffee and firefighter communities including relationships in dozens of fire departments throughout DFW. Paul Clarke was also a company commander in the Marine Corps for 3 combined years in charge of over 160 Marines and 25 million dollars in equipment.

Kyle Lund - President
Kyle Lund has been acting president since February 2019. Kyle Lund has a strong small team leadership background as a Staff Sergeant in the Army and was a squad leader. Kyle Lund for the last 1 ½ years been developing Fire Grounds Coffee Company’s roasting procedures, warehouse build out, manufacturing processes, shipping process, and community relations. Kyle Lund has also worked with contractors to move Fire Grounds Coffee Company from warehouse to warehouse to ensure the proper build out. Kyle Lund also developed the now successful Caffeinate-a-station program that allows corporations to donate directly to Fire or Police stations in the DFW area.

Grant W. Robertson - Sales Director
Solutions-oriented leader with a proven history in performance driven organizations serving a client base from mid-cap enterprises to Fortune 100 multi-nationals. Dynamic range of experience across sales, new business development, and key account management. Demonstrated ability to deliver significant revenue and margin contribution at an individual and team level.

Price per Unit: $100