What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee roaster

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Peoria, Illinois

How many years have you been in the industry?

A year and a half.

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?

yes

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I started my career in coffee when i was sixteen, and after training i became the head roaster, about two months after I started. I am also a trained barista, but roasting is my passion.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

I am interested in traveling, well really anywhere.

About Me:

My name is Nathan Smith. I roast coffee for a shop called Copper River Coffee and Tea, and started as a sophomore in high school. I became the head roaster after being very well trained, and here I am today. Im a musician too, and play guitar and violin. I feel extremely lucky to be introduced to the coffee community at such a young age, and am grateful of this wonderful opportunity.

About My Company:

The company I work for is called Copper River Coffee and Tea. Its located in Peoria, Illinois. We are a cafe and a micro-roastery, and the only one located in this city.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

My favorite thing about the coffee industry is the strong sense of community that you get when your in the industry, and also that coffee is ever changing, annd there are always new things to learn.

Website:

http://twitter.com/#!/coffeeroasterCR