Kevin Selig

Male

Minneapolis, MN 55413

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Minneapolis, MN
How many years have you been in the industry?
13
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 have been in Sales/Training for over 12 years in the Upper Midwest region of the country. I wish to continue to keep abreast with in the industry and share what I have learned with our customers to keep them on top and in business. We support the independent cafe owner in all areas of the industry. I love to share and learn from other experts.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Any relating to coffee and gelato. My first choice would be Italy.
About Me:
I love what I do and wish to be able to retire doing so. I am a great believer in training and keeping up on the newest and latest trends. I believe that you can never stop learning and improving your skills. I am very passionate about what I do!
About My Company:
We are a wholesale supplier and micro roaster in our 16th year of supporting the independant cafe owner. We are now the regions leading supplier and trainers of the Gelato industry. We are a small family run business that supports eco conscience operations and products. We operate using Solar power and eco-lighting. We are firm believers in formulating a relationship with each customer and developing a sales strategy that will ensure their success. We are committed to the highest level of customer service, period!!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
Meeting other enthusiast/professionals
Website:
http://www.umgcoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • Pablo Castaneda

    Gosh I thought it was a Starbucks logo, but hey very cooool logo man. How is the weather in MN. take care man.

    Pablo

    Jan 1, 2008

  • Heather Holly Haller

    hey, happy new year too!
    things can only get better!

    Jan 5, 2008

  • Stone Creek Coffee Roasters

    Hey Kevin,

    Thanks for asking us to be your friend.

    We're on our way to join Twin Cities Coffee Community right now.

    Sip Slowly!

    Jan 11, 2008

  • Ron Rogers

    Hey Kevin,

    Thanks for the words of encouragement. I truly do love this business and am hoping to make the move this summer to the west coast. Working in coffee shops on the east coast has taught me a lot, but there is still so much. I am hoping to start looking in April for a job where I can start to learn roasting from the greenest people I can find.

    Jan 11, 2008

  • Luke Mills

    Hey Kevin, thanks for the welcome. Feel free to stop by and say hi any time.

    Jan 11, 2008

  • Nicole Michaud

    Hey Kevin!
    I just returned home after 2 months of travel and am a little dissapointed by the lack of snow here!
    I am so excited for SCAA to come to town, it will be very interesting to see how it changes the specialty coffee landscape in the Twin Cities......
    I am new to this whole blogging thing so it will take me a bit to get up to speed....
    Good to hear from you and I will stop in soon!

    Jan 11, 2008

  • Antonios Argiropoulos

    HI KEVIN...VERY INTERESTING SITE.

    Jan 15, 2008

  • Branden Byers

    If only you had contacted me a few days earlier! I just got back from Minneapolis on Sunday. It was just a little chance for my girlfriend to get out of town and hang out in the Twin Cities area for a few nights. It was a good time and we had some excellent espresso at both Kopplin's and Black Sheep. I also had the chance to stop by and cup some coffees at Paradise Roasters. Then again, maybe it was better that you didn't get in contact earlier because this wasn't supposed to be a coffee vacation for my girlfriend's sake!

    As for me, I'm not currently working in a shop. Coffee interest in this area is growing slowly, but it still isn't where I'd like to see it. I decided that since I'm busy enough with school and another job that I would just focus my skills on my home espresso set-up for now. So I haven't been a working barista for awhile but I help lead public cuppings at my friends shop in Cedar Rapids, Iowa called Brewed Awakenings once a month. Let me know if you're ever down this way, and we can meet up for some coffee....

    Jan 15, 2008

  • Branden Byers

    I'll be there in May for the convention so I'll see you then for sure. And please do keep me updated on any jams or whatnot because MSP isn't too far of a drive for coffee!

    Jan 15, 2008

  • Gina Palandri

    Hi Kevin!!
    Hows things?

    Gina

    Jan 21, 2008

  • Aaron Lee

    Hey there, sorry for the late reply on your comment, its great to be here alright i am still learning...

    Nice knowing you

    Jan 22, 2008