Tamara Smith

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Seattle, WA
How many years have you been in the industry?
8+
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
no
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
All - love to travel and experience new people and cultures.
About Me:
I grew up on a third generation wheat and cattle farm in a small town in Eastern Washington, and joined Coffee Fest in 1994 as a college intern. After completing my degree at Washington State University (GO COUGS!), I joined Coffee Fest full time and have been with the company for 8 of those 14 years.
About My Company:
Coffee Fest is a trade show that has been bringing the specialty coffee, gourmet tea, and alternative beverage industry professionals together since 1992. Just celebrating its 50th show, Coffee Fest is produced three times a year around the U.S. and is launching its first international trade show in Hong Kong 2008.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The people! The passion! The art! The science!
Website:
http://www.coffeefest.com

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  • Tamara Smith

    How can I pass up some good cheese?! Happy travels! :-)
  • Heather Perry

    I hear we're sharing a room! When do you get in? I get in Wed at midnight

    Heather
  • Matt Milletto

    Tamara - see you in Hong Kong in a few days!!