Schroaster

Olympia, WA

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, barista trainer, coffee roaster, industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Olympia, WA
How many years have you been in the industry?
Since 2000
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
I was the Head Roaster/ Green Buyer of another coffee roaster, before landing a job as director of quality for Mud Bay Coffee. We are a artisan coffee roaster with two stores and a growing wholesale base.
About Me:
I have been in the industry for over a decade, performing a variety of tasks, barista, barista trainer, production assistant, roaster, green coffee buyer, lead janitor.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
the coffee/ the people
Website:
http://www.mudbaycoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • Dismas

    Hey Sam. Janitor that's right I forgot to add that to my profile.

    Jan 9, 2008

  • Schroaster

    damn good janitor!

    Feb 8, 2008

  • Emily Naber Spende

    hi, sam. thanks for the add.
    Hope all is well!
    Emily

    Feb 13, 2008

  • Oliver

    Sam, you should stop by and tell all about your COE experience.

    Apr 23, 2008

  • Mike Cannon

    Sam, your deeds amaze me!

    Apr 24, 2008

  • Brian Gregory

    Yeah, we're in Group Health now...wasn't expecting that. In trying to get out of retail, I somehow doubled it. Damn. The buyer backed out but had committed us to a second location, lucky me.
    Talk to you soon.

    May 2, 2008

  • Jenya

    Sam!!! :)
    Hey, how the heck are ya!?

    May 16, 2008

  • Sasha King

    Well done my friend! It was great having you and the Oly crew out last night!

    Jun 6, 2008

  • K Med

    Well hello there rosetta slayer; beautiful job last night.
    I can't wait for round two, especially because it will be on the Oly Roast turf. FUNTIMES!

    Jun 6, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    howdy

    Sep 17, 2008

  • Benza Lance

    Sam!
    pleasure on meetin you this weekend man! You guys rock some sweet sweet love up there! If you're ever in Sacto, gimme a ring!

    Sep 17, 2008

  • Tony Serrano

    thanks for the add, Sam. I dig your approach and coffee! How'd you like the samples we left?

    Sep 18, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    sweet coffee loving you guys got going on there. thanks for the good times for my crew.

    Sep 18, 2008