What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Alexandria VA
How many years have you been in the industry?
1
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?
New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Costa Rica, Panama, El Salvador, Ethiopia
About Me:
I source and supply green coffee to home roasters and local roasters through an online cooperative buying club. Married, with two wonderful daughters, coffee is my avocation, my main activity centers around supporting Navy ships.
About My Company:
My company sources coffee for local roasters and sells coffee to home roasters through an online retail shop. We are starting to work consult with local roasters and to help connect East coast roasters by setting up regular group cuppings and buying groups. We hope to set up successful buying groups for the 2009 Cup of Excellence competition, and to establish a direct trade source from Nicaragua.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The people--endless surprises of warmth and generousity