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Ian Goodman is the co-owner and master roaster at Goodman Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.1 His journey in the coffee industry spans several decades, beginning when he was a teenager studying under a roaster in St. Louis, Missouri.1
Career Highlights
Early Beginnings:: Ian's passion for coffee was ignited during a summer spent building a clean water pipeline for indigenous tribes in Sumatra, where he developed an appreciation for coffee-producing countries, their cultures, and people.1
First Venture:: At the age of 22, in 1996, Ian opened his first coffee shop in downtown Chattanooga.12 This venture quickly grew into one of the largest independent roasters in the Southeast.1
Greyfriar's Coffee & Tea Co.:: Ian founded Greyfriar's Coffee & Tea Co. in the 1990s, which he successfully ran for 12 years before selling the company in 2007.15
Goodman Coffee Roasters:: In 2016, Ian returned to his passion by founding Goodman Coffee Roasters.14 He opened a roastery in the historic St. Elmo neighborhood and a shop in Warehouse Row, Chattanooga.15
Expertise and Approach
Ian is known for his:
- Masterful roasting skills
- Consistent approach to coffee
- Dedication to showcasing the unique flavor profiles of each coffee region, cultivar, and crop1
He emphasizes developing direct relationships with coffee farmers and focuses on sustainability and community development in coffee-producing regions.12
Business Philosophy
Ian's approach to coffee is characterized by:
- Cupping obsessively
- Profiling each coffee individually
- Roasting attentively
- Blending intelligently1
He aims to balance growth with maintaining quality and integrity in his products, prioritizing exceptional coffee experiences over rapid expansion.2
Ian Goodman's LinkedIn profile describes him as a hands-on, entrepreneurial business manager with over 15 years of experience in growing businesses and increasing customer loyalty.3
