What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee shop owner

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Denver U.S.A.

How many years have you been in the industry?

15

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.

started in the coffee biz in 93' with a cart at d.c.'s catholic u. kept in touch with trends & seattle friends, including mike prins, co-founder of caffe vita and now with herkimer. moved to denver in 01' and with his help & guidance, opened 1st retail store. opened 2nd shop last june. continue to search for new ways to improve & keep up with quality/3rd wave trends. will add a mountain region voice to the exchange.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

san fran, new york, vancouver, italy

About Me:

born & raised in seattle, wa. college at american u. in d.c. on a basketball scholarship. wife, 2 girls (ages 6 & 8). currently living in denver.

About My Company:

formed jet city coffee, inc. in d.c. 95' with coffee cart biz. ended locations in 99' and moved to denver. formed metropolis coffee in denver 02' and began retail shop biz.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

love the connections formed & numerous people that you meet.

Website:

http://metropolisdenver.com