About FKTea
Life is an endurance sport
FKTea was founded with a focus on creating a smarter, healthier energy solution for endurance enthusiasts and anyone seeking a natural energy boost. Inspired by the concept of the Fastest Known Time (FKT) in endurance sports—a record achieved with efficiency and excellence—FKTea represents the pinnacle of energy product innovation. As fathers and family men, we understand the importance of balancing personal goals with family commitments, which drives our commitment to creating products that support both ambition and well-being
Drawing from the timeless tradition of tea as a source of natural energy and focus, we craft FKTea as a truly health-forward choice. Our products combine high-quality natural ingredients, including rare green tea, yerba mate, and honey, to deliver sustained energy, improved focus, and positive health benefits. Whether tackling a late-night project or pushing through the final stretch of an ultramarathon, FKTea is designed to support peak performance in every endeavor
The Founding Team
QUEST
Strategy & Brewmaster
Marquest "Quest" Meeks has been a Japanese tea connoisseur for more than a decade and a half. His love and deep respect for Japanese culture are rooted in the years his family spent living outside of Tokyo when his dad was in the Air Force. That foundation piqued his initial interest in Japanese tea, which blossomed when he started law school and realized green tea was a great source for his energy and focus needs. After almost two decades practicing law, green tea is still Quest’s go-to energy source.
At FKTea, Quest leads the company’s strategy and recipe development by marrying his tea knowledge with significant legal experience, solving a wide range of business problems. He lives in New Orleans with his partner, Mega, and their 2 year-old daughter (aka Boss), Magnolia. When Quest isn’t spending time with Mega and Maggie or testing new recipes for FKTea, he is typically training for his next ultramarathon, mountain summit, Kendo tournament, or (re)learning Japanese.
Kevin Shears
Growth & Customer Experience
Grounded by his family, Kevin leads by example, setting high standards and inspiring others to push their limits.
As FKTea’s growth and customer experience leader, he focuses on helping others go further, one step, summit, or sip at a time.
Wayne Jones
Creative & Branding
With a background in design and creative direction, Wayne brings a unique blend of innovation and storytelling to their work. As the founder of Likesushi Streetwear and former Creative Director of French Truck Coffee, Wayne has honed a strong sense of visual identity and purpose-driven design.
An ultra runner, Wayne draws on the discipline and resilience developed through the sport to guide his approach to entrepreneurship and design, continually pushing the boundaries of creativity.
Trey Monaghan
Sales & Finance
Trey is a father, a husband and a builder of communities. He has brought to life multiple organizations, both in nonprofit and for profit. When he isn't exploring the possible near his home he tries to stretch his wings either running ultra marathons, summiting mountains, or jumping out of planes.
Taking point for FKTEA's Sales and Finance side he is excited to bring his deep background in entrepreneurship, and hospitality to bear on the only health positive energy drink available.