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Ken Hall

Male

Lancaster, PA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, supplier
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Lancaster, PA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 22
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 work for Peet's Coffee & Tea.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: ALL. I have traveled to over 40 states, Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Costa Rica.
About Me:: I have been blessed to work for some of the finest companies in our industry... Bunn, CBI, Portland Roasting, Batdorf & Bronson, Rancilio and now Peet's Coffee & Tea!
About My Company:: Alfred Peet started roasting in 1966. He went on to mentor the founders of Starbucks, who eventually sold Starbucks and came back to the bay area and bought Peet's from Alfred, happily putting him into retirement. We are now an almost $400 million dollar publicly traded company that is poised for tremendous growth! I am so blessed to be a part of it.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: The friends and colleagues I have been blessed to know and work with.
Website:: http://www.peets.com

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Ed Viser

Ken How was DC? Did you have a good show?

Feb 18, 2008
Jason Dominy

Hey man, it was nice to meet you at DC. I hope to get out to your new underground coffee shop! I am going to get in touch with you soon about a jam I am putting together....

Feb 18, 2008
Becky Herman

Hi Ken,
I am a total retard! I now have 2 profile pages. Do you know how to merge them? Also, does this site come with a direction manual? I can't seem to figure it all out. Please help a sista that is struggling. Becky

Feb 18, 2008
Mike Spence

Hey Ken, It was great to see you in DC. I hope you had a safe flight home. Must have been nice to skip the tear down!

Feb 19, 2008
Grant Blum

Hey Ken,

I didn't make it to the UP Show due to the weather. Sorry I missed you...but we should still make plans to hit the road together in the near future. Safe travels home.

Feb 19, 2008
Nicole Michaud

Hey Ken!
It was great seeing you in D.C. and Minneapolis too. I just got your message, had an early night, but next time your in town give mommy dearest and I shout and we will get dinner for sure. Have a safe flight home to your fam!

Feb 19, 2008
Pablo Castaneda

Ken im interested in your expresso machines, i need to buy some for my hotel in Guatemala, I want to know more about them. Price range and else. I wont deal with any distributor, i rather buy directly from you, if that is not the case thanks anyway.

ciao ciao

Pablo

Feb 19, 2008
Pablo Castaneda

I will email you then Ken, awesome you are in Atlanta. That is a plus as Im going there next week. I need to buy like 4 expresso machines for now.

take care

Pablo

Feb 19, 2008
Kenny Davis

My next of Ken from when Tera and I were in Seattle! How are you?

Feb 22, 2008
Jason Dominy

That Ken. He's such a kid.

Feb 22, 2008
Neil Balkcom

Hey Ken, thanks for the note. I write more later, but things are going well here ... and always changing. How is Hotlanta?

Feb 28, 2008
Allen Leibowitz

Hi Ken. Your picture makes me realize that I have a r rancilio Audrey older than your daughter!

Mar 12, 2008
Jason Dominy

How's it going there scooter-boy?

Mar 20, 2008
comforteagle1965

Great pics! miss seeing you man!!

Mar 24, 2008
AM

Are you becoming a Barista Exchange whore? I think you might be.. haha. Did you ever make it up to Chattanooga? Cool place or what?

Mar 28, 2008
Jack Davis

Howdy Ken

the Boy is doing great-he'll be turning wrenches in no time....

Apr 2, 2008
Dan Welch

I miss dan too. after twins and a two year old...geeze...its cutting in to my time with friends like bushmills! They are so darn cute though. I'll post some new pics soon.

Apr 2, 2008
Jack Davis

are you going to have a lever machine in MN?
see you there

Apr 29, 2008
Jason Dominy

See ya there! (And who's that nice lookin' lady, and what's she doing with you? ;-) (ribbing.))

Apr 29, 2008
Jared Mockli

NICE!!! .. you've been working on that one since the show, haven't you?

May 8, 2008
Brian

I have been really happy with my machine, Rancilio deserves more exposure! Let me know if you have any ideas!

May 15, 2008
Josh Ferguson

ken thanks for the note. yes i did see the info on rancilio machines...maybe we could get a demo for our show room?

Jun 16, 2008
Kevin Selig

maybe one of us needs a road-trip!!!!!!!!!
Doing a lot of catch up after the 7 shows this year, how are you doing?

Jun 17, 2008
Jason Dominy

What's up K-Hall?

Jun 17, 2008
Jason Dominy

The same. Living the dream, letting it flow everyday. Working on a new training manual. Gotta love it. How's the house shop coming? When's the Grand Opening?

Jun 17, 2008
Ramon "Ray" Brongil

Thanks Ken,

Great equipment.
Ray

Jun 17, 2008
Martin Diedrich

Hey Ken, good to hear from you!

Jun 17, 2008
Clancy

are you comin down for UBC? cus i am competing. If so then yes!

Jun 18, 2008
Ty Mulholland

We're actually roasting out of the little known town of Kalama. Have been for about 3 years. Just don't tell a lot of people. It's like saying you're a red sox fan and an A'Rod fan at the same time, it just doesn't go over well.

Jun 19, 2008
Ryan Knapp

sorry for the delayed response. We aren't open yet. We are shooting for early September in downtown Grand Rapids

Jun 24, 2008
Holly Josey

Not sure what "it is what is it is" means, but it was what it was for sure. :) Was there doing some research on food items and stumbled onto the barista event. Do you know who the judge sitting on the right end was? Middle age male, took charge when there was a technical espresso machine issue. He seemed to know alot about pulling shots, time, etc.
My shop will be in Bellville. Still working with the designer and consultant and the time table looks to be opening in ten to twelve months.

Jul 12, 2008
Holly Josey

Definately let me know when you guys are in touch in Sugarland. Any time schedules?? Would love to hear what is going on there, and share about my little project in Bellville. Peace.

Jul 13, 2008
Dan Streetman

I bet that photo was taken in Grapevine TX!

Aug 11, 2008
Steve MacDowall

I really like the looks of those espresso machine - greetings from Canada - Steve

Dec 3, 2008
Brian Conroy

This is starting to look like a great Rancilio site. Great job on the look, some day when I grow up. I would like to have a site like yours

Mr. Rancilio is your name. Ken in the ATL

Dec 12, 2008
Alun Evans

I have to say... I reckon Levers are making a come back! I just got delivery of a 3 group/lever Rapallo (Astoria). Rancilio is still building these beauties as are LaSanMarco and Pavoni...

Dec 12, 2008
Mike Spence

Merry Christmas Ken!

Dec 24, 2008
Jason Dominy

What's up with that profile pic??? SCARY!!! ;-)

Jan 6, 2009
Neil Balkcom

Ken,

Long time, no talk... How goes everything? I left Champaign in Oct. and am now in Chicago with Crop to Cup Coffee. Will you be in town for CoffeeFest? If not, I'm sure I'll say hi in Atlanta at SCAA (are you still in Marrieta?).

Take care!

Jan 7, 2009
Kurt Stauffer

things are heating up Kenny boy. Turns out my annual pilgrimage to the UP falls on the same weekend as Coffeefest which I'm supposed to be judging some kind of contest or something (at least that's what they told me after I filled out the piece of paper). Anyhoo, check out last years video and tell me, should I go North to get native or go South to hang out with Ken Hall? Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ignfpg5MCmA.

Jan 17, 2009
Kevin Selig

Hello you crazy dog! Look me up in Chicago, would love to hang with you after the floor closes (especially if you buy!). I will be working the Cappuccine booth and some others. call me when there 612-250-8277

Jan 28, 2009
Bryan Dyer

Damn, your a good Barista!

Feb 11, 2009
Bryan Dyer

Thats right. BVD Almighty will be in the Atl. I'll be snappin necks and cashin checks. Just not sure what day(s) yet. Were trying to keep our travel expenses to a minimum so we can really throw down for the sunken tub & rooftop in April. Can you get my two group covered in cobalt blue velour yet? Gnawgahide is so 60's. Later dude......

Feb 11, 2009
sophie

Ken, If you have any ideas or what you can share with out a commishion would be great. If I could pay some one to consult me I would. I am disabled and trying to become self suufcient, soo hence. I will only get funds after my business plan is put together and I go to a non profit for my loan. Thats my situation

Feb 11, 2009
Neil Balkcom

Likewise, man. I'll track you down. Have a safe trip from Marietta!

Feb 13, 2009
Nathan

hey, i would absolutely love if you could get me that coupon, i would need it for two tickets. thank you!!!

Feb 18, 2009
Bryan Dyer

Hey Ken, i didnt see you in ATL!!! you were the one reason we were there!!!!
We just went up for the comps on Sat. Jen judged. I schmoozed.

Feb 20, 2009
Bryan Dyer

.....just when I was getting tired of your chocolates and flowers....

Mar 12, 2009
sophie

Hey,
Ken have been having computer issues. Sorry I have not been able to reply back to you. Yeah i don't live too far from Georgia, but it is too far for me right now. darn it I forgot the name of your city, oh yeah Atlanta. I have been to Atlanta 1 time for a concert and got totaly lost.
What I have been reading is opening a coffee shop costs about $ 25,000-$ 35,000. Like when you want a location for a place what do you look for? I have been looking at % of poverty and educational levels from the census, and of course home values and retail sales. where do you look for your research ?
sophie

Mar 22, 2009
sophie

ken if you wnat here is my email
sophia_soap@hellokitty.com

sophia

Mar 28, 2009