Mike Ferguson

California

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
La Mirada, CA
How many years have you been in the industry?
10
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
yes
About Me:
I am a Senior Consultant with Coffee Solutions, Inc., and owner of Fresh Ground Consulting. For nine years I worked on staff at the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) as Chief Communications Officer and Chief of Staff.
About My Company:
----Coffee Solutions----
Coffee companies around the world, from independent cafes and micro-roasters to established global brands and government agencies, rely on the experience and advanced technical knowledge at Coffee Solutions as a strategy for success. Our unique approach is to design customized and comprehensive services for our clients in three primary areas: Coffee Quality and Laboratory Services; Training; and Consulting Services. Visit coffeesolutions.net
Website:
http://www.coffeesolutions.net

Comment Wall:

  • Matt Milletto

    Hey Mike! Welcome to the site. Glad to have you on board.

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Emily

    Hey Mike!

    How are you! It's been too too long! Oslo 5 years ago - it's gone so fast. How are you? Where are you? What is news in your part of the world?

    Jan 6, 2008

  • Dismas

    It sure is a short trip. I look forward to seeing you.

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Jeff Taylor

    Whats up MF! Doing it the ZOKA WAY these days huh! :O) Cheers and welcome to the exchange...

    Jeff

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Bruce Milletto

    Hey Mike
    Welcome to BE - So proud of Matt for coming up with this idea and putting it together... Hope all is well at Zoka - Say Hi to your Fam. Hope to see you soon - Ciao Bruce

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Pablo Castaneda

    Hey Mike, would like to be your friend and learn more about this world called Baristas. for me u guys are artists.

    thank you for making our coffees so superb in so many ways.

    Pablo

    Jan 7, 2008

  • Spencer

    Hi Mike - Nice to see you on Barista Exchange. Hope all is well with you at Zoka!

    Jan 8, 2008

  • Bruce Milletto

    you going to be in DC? How is Jenn and the kids and the job?

    Have you seen WBC Tokyo yet?

    Jan 9, 2008

  • Chuck Jones

    i want the photos before they get into the wrong hands... or is it too late? i miss you mike, et al.

    Jan 10, 2008

  • Phil

    Hey Mike! How's the new plant coming along?

    Jan 10, 2008

  • Nikki Arcieri

    Why do you have so many friends we (MARCOM) don't know about? Secret life? I think so.

    Jan 10, 2008

  • Matt Milletto

    Mike, I read the post on Jeff's page ... how bout changing "The Zoka Way" to "That is So Way Zoka" :)

    Jan 12, 2008

  • Heather Ringwood

    Yea, Larry is in town right now. I think he is off to FL soon - You should come and visit! We would love to see you.

    Jan 18, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    hi mike! whatcha doing?!

    Jan 25, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    glad to hear it! we are trying the same thing on a 12 kilo. scary.

    Jan 25, 2008

  • trish rothgeb

    hugs hugs hugs

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Dismas

    Mike come see me. When you can.

    Feb 2, 2008

  • mike perry

    Wish you the best, let us know where you go.

    Feb 2, 2008

  • Thomas Hodges

    Mike, that is me behind you....the noise you hear is the pinging of the box full of cupping spoons that I carry as we continue onward and upward to the top of hamburger hill. Lead the way my friend....I'm in for keeps.

    Feb 3, 2008

  • Spencer

    Hello Mike-

    I read your note with sadness, however my optimism takes over as this coffee industry will certainly find a place for a seasoned and experienced professional.

    Please let me know how I can help you in your search or a new position. I too have great experience in seeking coffee industry career positions.

    All the best,

    Spencer

    Feb 3, 2008

  • Dismas

    Thanks for the visit. I know you will land on your feet.

    Feb 3, 2008

  • Craig Kerrick

    when can I buy you that beer?

    Feb 3, 2008

  • Jennifer Leslie

    Hi there handsome!

    Feb 4, 2008

  • Shanna Germain

    Hello there, sir poet! Big misses. Will I ever get to see you again? :(

    Best, s.

    Feb 22, 2008

  • Kamal Haggerty

    hello

    Feb 25, 2008

  • Dismas

    Mike that was beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes. You are awesome. Also if you have time come by some time soon I have some work for you. That is if your are still in Seattle.

    Feb 26, 2008

  • Jennifer Leslie

    After all these wonderful years, you never cease to amaze me *tears*...

    Feb 26, 2008

  • Wes Buckwalter

    ...and that is why we all want to be you. To find the good in all of us is no small task, and something from which we could all learn a lesson.

    Feb 26, 2008

  • Jeff Vojta

    Howdy Mike. Good to catch up again!

    Mar 25, 2008

  • Keith Hamrick

    We would have loved to have seen you... glad to hear it was clear when you came thru and you could see the mountain...sometimes when its cloudy visitors mistake Black Butte for the mountain.

    Apr 4, 2008

  • Erik

    Hey Mike,
    Guess what? I got in! Can you believe it? I'm really excited.

    Apr 5, 2008

  • Jen Boelts

    Hi Mike, I am glad to see you here! Missing you! :) I am about 7 1/2 months along now. :)

    Apr 9, 2008