MEET OUR TEAM
nisa salmen, she/her - founder, roaster
Nisa founded Hardline Coffee Co. in 2018. She functions as the general manager of shop operations, menu curater, and head coffee roaster. Nisa is passionate about running an ethically conscious business with a communal environment. Her favorite part of the job is making lasting connections with her community (and drinking coffee, of course). Outside of work she can be found reading, roller skating, and traveling!
alexis courtney, she/her - bar manager
Alexis is our afternoon café manager and resident sweetheart. She joined the team in May 2022 and quickly stole our hearts. She loves curling up with a cup of tea and a good book, going on walks at Bacon Creek Park, and spending time with family and friends. Alexis’ favorite drinks are our seasonal specials, the Lemme Tell Ya and Saturday Morning Cartoons.
christina rasmussen, she/her - baker
Christina joined the team in December 2023 as our resident baker, and she is certainly a treat to work with! Bubbly, fun, and a true team player, Christina competes in several sports with Special Olympics and serves as an ambassador for the organization. Her favorite drink is an iced caramel mocha. She loves to tell knock-knock jokes and put a smile on your face.
linus countryman, they/them- catering, events
Linus joined us as a kitchen manager, catering guru, and event planner in spring of 2024. They have been whipping up delicious pastries and helping organize events, functioning as a jack-of-all-trades behind the bar. Linus boasts a groovy sense of style and a chill attitude that fit right in with our vibe. They enjoy listening to music, hiking the local trails, and sipping on a Saturday Morning Cartoons latte with oat milk.
KITTY HART, they/them - bar manager
Kitty is our morning café manager and chaos coordinator. They joined our team in September 2020. You can find Kitty whipping up drinks behind the bar or at the local Farmers Market, as well as creating beautiful graphics and painting murals! They love to spend their time watching cartoons, hanging out with their six cats, creating a variety of art, and sleeping. Their favorite drink is a quad shot oat milk latte.
wyatt hoefer, he/him - barista
Wyatt joined the team in late 2023 as our weekend warrior and total personality hire. His kind smile, killer dance moves, and superior sense of style make him a triple threat. When he’s not behind the bar you can find him making art, writing music with his band, ArtSic, or hanging out in nature.
blake walker, he/him - barista, events
Blake joined our team in the spring of 2024 as our mobile unit maestro. He has over a decade of experience in coffee, and boasts the finesse behind the bar to back it up! Blake is full of energy and always keeps us laughing. In his spare time, he creates amazing cross-stitch work and cuddles his diva kitty, Valentina.
ezra weiss - public relations
Ezra is our resident cutie pie and barista-in-training. He joined the team shortly after the first shop opened in 2019, so he has seen it all! You may catch him helping out around the store and entertaining customers. His favorite drink is either an ice cold lemonade or a hot cocoa. Ezra says he wants to be a coffee shop owner and do carpentry like his mom, as well as make art like his dad. He wants everyone to know that he’s super strong and he can run REALLY fast.