What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, supplier, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Gaylord, MI

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?

yes

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

Seasoned barista that has attended many coffee colleges/workshops. I enjoy training startups and established shops.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

All and everywhere.

About Me:

I have been a barista for over 7 years. I am an Entrepreneur who owned and operated a small retail roasting coffee house in Northern Michigan for 4+ years. I left my coffee house in 2008 and worked for a specailty coffee roaster in Raleigh NC for a year and a half. Due to some familiy issues I moved back to Northern Michigan and am consulting/roasting with my old coffee shop. I have a beautiful wife, perfect baby girl, and two spoiled weimaraners. Life is good.......

About My Company:

Brothers Coffee & Tea/Up North Coffee Roasting

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

It evolves and changes which forces you to adapt and grow.

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brothers-Coffee-Tea/168741403163837