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Banks Thomas

Male

Fairfax, VA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Fairfax, VA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 23
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: maybe
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Any
About Me:: 23 year coffee professional. I've worked as a barista, trainer, roaster, green coffee buyer, qc cupper, and now green coffee trader.
About My Company:: Volcafe Specialty Coffee
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: It's always changing
Website:: http://www.volcafespecialtycoffee.com

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Denise Smith

"At 11:51am on May 20th, 2008, Banks Thomas said…
I'm sorry, we don't have anyone that far out to service the account, but if your ever in Charlotte, Durham, Asheville or Atlanta on a Friday at 10:00 please stop by for our weekly cupping. "
What do you mean by not having anyone to service the account? Does that mean I shouldn't consider you as a possible roaster? Couldn't I get it shipped from the Atlanta location?

May 20, 2008
Mary Schroeder

no problem. It may not have ended the way we would have preferred....but at least it ended right? and now you don't have to drive to Durham.

May 27, 2008
Sara Warren

Hi Banks!!

Jun 5, 2008
Danah McKinney

Sorry I missed you. I had the day off so I could go to the intermediate espresso lab this Saturday.

Jun 17, 2008
Stickman

Hey Banks. Now, if only we can figure out how to get you in The Guild...

Sep 2, 2008
Brady

Good to finally meet you, Banks. Thanks for the coffee, I enjoyed it quite a bit.

Sep 4, 2008
Brady

You're a CAD? I've lurked a few times, but never posted. I'll look for you. My wife's a fairly active CM and the shop is home to Mint Hill CM and Union County Mommies events from time. They're all great groups.

Sep 8, 2008
David Glick

Hi Banks,
Thanks for the invite. This site is helping me to become re-inspired to make a real go at this podunk redneck town.

Dave

Sep 9, 2008
Andrew Khoo

Looking forward to seeing you in Victoria! I am confident you will be happy with the coffee scene!!!

Sep 10, 2008
mike cubbage

thanks for the comment on "americas next top roaster" I'm convinced i'll be roasting some day in some perportion. perhaps I will teach myself. there is so much i want to experiment with i cant imagine relying on others for all my experiments.

Sep 18, 2008
mike cubbage

thanks. good luck on your new endeavor. how does that all work out with work permit an the like in bc.

Sep 18, 2008
Daniel Collingwood

Like wise, Lots to go over, lots to do, lots of fun, and more. When are you arriving?

Sep 20, 2008
Jason Dominy

Cheers. Best of luck to you as you go North. I know you will do great.

Oct 8, 2008
Todd Williams

Not a problem. Maybe we shall see you sometime out west... :-) Hope things go great for you. Later.

T

Oct 13, 2008
Andrew Khoo

I'm usually at the store in the afternoon . Or you can call the store at (250) 382-3402

Oct 13, 2008
Mary Schroeder

I hope you are enjoying yourself. I miss you (and so do my dishes). Maybe next summer we can come visit you. Send some pictures when you get settled in. X0X0

Oct 14, 2008
Nelson Teskey

i look forward to it

Oct 14, 2008
J Oliver's Coffee

Wow! Thanks. Good luck with your new position, and all. We'll miss seeing you stop by.
Danah & the J Oliver's Crew

Oct 14, 2008
David Glick

Hey Banks, Good to hear from you. Glad you and everyone made it safely. My email is rockhousecreek@hotmail.com

Oct 14, 2008
Gideon

Banks, good morning! Howz Canada? You were going to give my information to a Rep from CCC. What was his name and contact information?

Oct 15, 2008
J.P. Oughtred

Hope things are going well over there. let me know when your in town it would be nice to meet you. Welcome to B.C.!!!

Oct 23, 2008
David Glick

Hey Banks, things are going well. How are things in B.C.?

Oct 28, 2008
David Glick

Our plane lands on sat. Can you pick us up or do we need to rent a car? Linda wants to go to the art galleries so we need a map.

Oct 29, 2008
David Glick

Is the economy tanking there like it is here?

Oct 30, 2008
George H Holt

no, do you want to send me some :)

Nov 2, 2008
Chad Maslanka

Hey Banks, things are well here. I hope Canada is treating you well. Send me some coffee, I wanna know what you are getting into up there..

Nov 14, 2008
Ben Cram

Welcome to BC. Drop by if your in Vic. 1115 North Park. Parsonage cafe and Fernwood Coffee Company.
-Ben

Nov 23, 2008
George H Holt

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 26, 2008
John Moore

yo! nyc is going well. busy busy busy! hows tings out your way?

Dec 4, 2008
David Glick

Linda say's if you have a job waiting for me we would be there in a few day's. Just say the word!

Dec 16, 2008
Brent hall

Send me email about what machine is broken...I'll get back to you.

Dec 17, 2008
David Glick

What's it pay? How many hours per week? Can we stay with you?

Dec 17, 2008
Chad Maslanka

hey man you still alive up north, surviving the cold?

Dec 18, 2008
Chad Maslanka

welcome to the great white north

Dec 22, 2008
Brady

Good to hear from you as well. How are you liking BC so far? I hope the move wasn't too awful.

CLT is good. Have some fun stuff happening, including the TNT that Brent, Jason and I are working on building up and the coming of a promising new shop (Central Coffee).

Take care.

Jan 15, 2009
David Glick

Still here... Barely. Email me when you get a chance.

Jan 19, 2009
Chad Maslanka

Hey are you still a member of the roastersguild? I need another reference.

Have you dug yourself out of the snow yet?

Jan 23, 2009
Bwynn

Teacher! What is going on bro? Thanks for the info... Let me know if you have any other ideas. Are you still with CC?

Feb 18, 2009
Todd Williams

I have finally made it back. Hope things are going great for you.

Feb 20, 2009
Todd Williams

Yep.. I did pour those. definitely different then pouring in paper. Hows goes it up there.

Mar 8, 2009
David Glick

Living the dream. Call me on Sunday around 10 am your time.

May 30, 2009
David Glick

Hey, sorry so distant lately. Still going at it, and sorta making some headway. There may be some chance to sell our house and by a building and consolidate. Live up stairs and have the coffee house on the main floor. Will let you know how it works out.

Aug 25, 2009
Stickman

When I first opened I was importing espresso from all over but my customers didn't think the idea was cool as I did. If you're into getting beans and cupping then I'm in to it too. As close as Vancouver and Seattle and Portland and as far away as square mile or wherever...Maybe a once/month get together at a shop/someone's house in SW BC.

Aug 31, 2009
Stickman

Hey Banks! I just returned from Vangroovy and a scooter rally! I'm exhausted and a little hung over...

OCtober 10 sounds good. What's the ferrry sched?

We should post this on BX, start a group or something - there is the coffee tasters guild that we could invite members to. I'll have to make you an admin of that. ANy invitees you want to be there?
What do you think we can get for that date?

Sep 6, 2009
Stickman

What? You don't like communicating through the job search chain?
Yeah, I'm in the shop M-F, usually until about noon or 1. Longer hours these days as I have 2 trainees. One of them mnade me a great cappuccino this afternoon so it's looking good.
I was out with JP Oughtred, Shane from Habit and Rob from Fernwood and I mentioned it to a couple of them - they're interested. Shane hosts regular Tuesday cuppings at Habit but it'll be good to bring in some out-of-town beans.

When are you back from Ontario?

Sep 12, 2009
Phil Proteau

Hey Banks, things are good in Pennsylvania. How was the move? Is the new job exciting or what?

Sep 13, 2009
Stickman

shop # 250-642-5635
Getting a roaster in a few weeks!

Sep 19, 2009
Stickman

Banks,
I'm sorry for not getting back to you earlier. Been a mad few weeks. Dog died, roaster training, staff sick, good mood diminished thoroughly. Sorry to have flaked on you.

Do you think we can get one organized for before Christmas?

Oct 9, 2009
Stickman

No show for me.
BTW: you've been enjoying one of the nicest summers we've had in this part of the world. Missing home?

Oct 10, 2009
Laura Heyda

Hey Banks! How's the weather in BC?

Nov 12, 2009