Robin "Big Daddy" Seitz

Male

Topeka, KS

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Topeka, KS, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
7
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've been a bar barista for all 7 years. I have managed PT's Retail for 4 years. I am the 2007 and 2009 Midwest Regional Barista Champion, third place finisher at the 2008 Midwest Regional Barista Competition, and a semi-finalist at the 2007 and 2009 United States Barista Championship. I serve as trainer for our retail staff. I am a member of the Executive Council for the Barista Guild of America
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Potentially interested in anything, anywhere.
About Me:
I am a coffee fanatic. I love making coffee almost as much as I enjoy drinking it.
I am 31, married and have two beautiful daughters. Elizabeth (4) and Abigail (1), and another coming soon (August 2009)
Outside of these, I love music and bad movies. I play piano and guitar.
I am a major nerd.
I love hair band music.
I LIVE to cook, particularly grilling, smoking, and anything I can do outside. Inside though, the kitchen is MY room. I don't even let my wife do the dishes. The food-i-ness is my forte.
About My Company:
2009 Roaster of the Year - Roast Magazine
2009 Small Business of the Year - Topeka / Shawnee County Chamber of Commerce
1994 - 2006, 2009 Best of Topeka Readers Poll winner
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
I love the people; the sense of comraderie and community that is shared by those of us lucky enough to be professionals in this field.
Website:
http://www.ptscoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • ThePete

    Yoyoyo! Sorry I missed the T-town this week. We will get this show on the road soon!
  • Hope Atchison

    I'll think about it (insert devious, slightly condescending facial expression here) :) haha, I'm so funny. YEAH, a sight just for baristas!!
  • tommy b

    when the reigning midwest barista champ requests your friendship, you don't ask questions, you just add!

    we're selling 4+ trad. caps a day - off to a good start. make your vacation plans now!
  • Jeremy Meiss

    Dude - lookin' good!
  • Robbie Britt

    Hey Robin,

    Great job this weekend. Thanks for keeping things upbeat backstage. Hope to see you in Minneapolis!!!
  • Holly

    Heyew....you did awesome this weekend! You made all of us proud....especially your coach :)

    PS- I just licked my shirt...
  • Ian

    robin, it's ian from the coffee ethic. sent you a friend request and wanted to congrats to you and the pete. no chica, no!
  • tommy b

    Great job this weekend in STL. I really think you should incorporate the infamous "Wheel of Death" into your presentation, though.
  • Adam S. Palmer

    And the relief just washes away...

    Well done. Well done indeed.
  • Holly

    Don't send a lame eCard. Try JibJab Sendables!
  • Sandy Hon

    The drink was mighty tasty, thank you!

    That jib jab below is freaking cool!!!!
  • Coffee Noodle

    Hi Daddy! Did you see my new picture??? My hair was super cute today! Don't blow my college fund in Vegas :)
  • Kim Lovelady

    Where's my ransom money?!?!?!

    :] heh heh heh
  • Lita Lopez

    Thanks for the comment and support! Great meeting you too. Hope to see you again soon, and please stay tuned for more videos.
  • Katie Duris

    hey robin it was nice meeting you at coffeefest, two ms. murkys will be driving to boulder via tokepa for some coffee next week.... hope to see you then!
  • Chris Berola

    You a daddy for the second time yet? See you Saturday?
  • Andy Newbom

    rock on daddy dude!!! two is a sweet bundle! I gotr three wunderkinden! so get crackin bro!
  • tommy b

    Excellent work by the Seitz's (Danielle, mostly)! As in my house and now in yours......Girlz rule.
  • Robbie Britt

    Hey Robin,

    Congrats on the birth of baby Abigail!!! I have my second kid coming in June, so if I need any advice, I might be looking your way.
  • Jeff Greiner

    Congratulations! You are now Big Daddy Squared!
    I hope everyone in your life is happy and healthy!
    My wife and I are just talking about having a 2nd, we just can't agree on how much age difference between them would be best. I told her lets just practice and see what happens.
  • David

    Hope you're practicing up for the first of may! Can't wait to watch you and Pete. You are competing aren't you?
  • Caitlin Corcoran

    hahahahahaha.
    it only took you three months to figure it out.
  • Jason Calhoon

    time is ticking away............see you sooooon
  • clint newlan

    I putting on the spurs right now, they're not going to know what hit them.
  • Mike Marquard

    hope you made it back okay....
    those midwest freeways can be bumpy. Keep it real across I-70.
  • Adam S. Palmer

    I'm already looking forward to the next MWRBC and hanging out. Hopefully, I'll be a more formidable opponent too, so watch out.
  • )on Lewis

    Big Daddy -

    I sure missed being there but it was a pleasure watching you flesh out your passion for coffee. Next time!
  • Jason Calhoon

    Yo daddy it was good to see you as well if only we could of hung out more. I hope all is well and oh yea................

    "I love my future wife"
  • Caitlin Corcoran

    happy {belated} birthday!
  • Jason Calhoon

    BIG DADDY what is up man? how things
  • Sandy Hon

    hey!!! we should converse over a cup of coffee sometime. how often are you in town?
  • Sandy Hon

    Hey Robin,
    that sounds fabulous!
  • Ray(mond) Wyatt

    Robin!!!! BROTHER I miss seein ya face even though we met once... I miss seein the FACE!
  • Andy Newbom

    hey sir so how is the coffee life treating you?
  • Benjamin H Wilkinson

    Hey there! We met in DC over a shot of bella vita! I've been talking to Jeff on and off since. I hope all is great. I just had a baby girl and I see you have two. Any pro advice?
  • Chris/Dale

    congrats sir , your performance was amazing

    good luck in portland
  • Joe Marrocco

    O.K.... so if Mid-West is best, and you're the best in the Mid-West,... Hmmm... Portland will be interesting! See you there!! (And hopefully sooner.)

    All my respect,

    Joe
  • Robbie Britt

    congrats big man, sure would've been nice if i could have used your anfim though :) looking forward to seeing you in pdx. midwest represent!
  • Scott Bruggman

    Congrats on the win "Big Daddy"- It was great getting to meet you this last weekend and I will definitely be catching you in P-Town
  • Jason Calhoon

    Great job on 1st place big guy! I hope to see all you guys at USBC and do some hanging!
  • Joe Marrocco

    You say you like bad movies, eh? Such as?
  • Jeff Greiner

    I was just reading the Communique International (e-mail newsletter about coffee/tea/cocoa) and there you were, big daddy of the Midwest!
    Congratulations Robin, I am sure you deserved it!
    See you in Chicago?