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.
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!
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.
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?
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?
ThePete
Dec 15, 2007
Hope Atchison
Dec 17, 2007
tommy b
we're selling 4+ trad. caps a day - off to a good start. make your vacation plans now!
Dec 20, 2007
Jeremy Meiss
Dec 25, 2007
Robbie Britt
Great job this weekend. Thanks for keeping things upbeat backstage. Hope to see you in Minneapolis!!!
Feb 10, 2008
Holly
PS- I just licked my shirt...
Feb 11, 2008
Ian
Feb 11, 2008
tommy b
Feb 11, 2008
Adam S. Palmer
Well done. Well done indeed.
Feb 11, 2008
Holly
Feb 13, 2008
Sandy Hon
That jib jab below is freaking cool!!!!
Feb 14, 2008
Coffee Noodle
Feb 25, 2008
Kim Lovelady
:] heh heh heh
Feb 26, 2008
Lita Lopez
Feb 29, 2008
Katie Duris
Mar 3, 2008
Chris Berola
Mar 5, 2008
Andy Newbom
Mar 14, 2008
tommy b
Mar 14, 2008
Robbie Britt
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.
Mar 14, 2008
Jeff Greiner
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.
Mar 20, 2008
David
Apr 5, 2008
Caitlin Corcoran
it only took you three months to figure it out.
Apr 23, 2008
Jason Calhoon
Apr 24, 2008
clint newlan
Apr 25, 2008
Mike Marquard
those midwest freeways can be bumpy. Keep it real across I-70.
May 9, 2008
Adam S. Palmer
May 12, 2008
)on Lewis
I sure missed being there but it was a pleasure watching you flesh out your passion for coffee. Next time!
May 13, 2008
Jason Calhoon
"I love my future wife"
May 14, 2008
Caitlin Corcoran
Jul 29, 2008
Jason Calhoon
Aug 27, 2008
Sandy Hon
Aug 29, 2008
Sandy Hon
that sounds fabulous!
Sep 1, 2008
Ray(mond) Wyatt
Sep 4, 2008
Andy Newbom
Sep 7, 2008
Benjamin H Wilkinson
Nov 19, 2008
Chris/Dale
good luck in portland
Feb 1, 2009
Joe Marrocco
All my respect,
Joe
Feb 3, 2009
Robbie Britt
Feb 3, 2009
Scott Bruggman
Feb 3, 2009
Jason Calhoon
Feb 3, 2009
Joe Marrocco
Feb 3, 2009
Jeff Greiner
Congratulations Robin, I am sure you deserved it!
See you in Chicago?
Feb 5, 2009