Our Founders 

KRYSTLE PEARL
Krystle, our founder and co-owner, has been plant-based since the age of 13. Growing up in rural Arizona with limited dining options, she developed a love and passion for developing plant-based cuisine. Krystle owns and operates multiple businesses, including her trauma-informed Yoga practice, YogaRe in Tucson, AZ. 

TYLER DOWDEN
Tyler is WAFT's endless source of energy, enthusiasm and creativity. With a decade of experience in all areas of restaurant and food service - serving, cooking, operations management, and recipe development/meal planning - Tyler wears many hats and runs the day-to-day operations. 

TRAVIS ADKINS
Travis, our lead recipe developer and chef, has over 10 years of experience in the restaurant, fine-dining, event and service industry. He is an avid artist both inside and outside the kitchen, and designs all of our media content. Travis' boisterous personality is truly the face of WAFT in Tucson.

TYSON BIVENS
Tyson has an academic background in nutritional Anthropology, with a focus in local sustainability, food and culture. He is passionate about plant-based foods from a health, socio-economic and ethical perspective. Tyson focuses on local business partnership, operations, and local sustainable food sourcing