What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, industry professional

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Upstate, NY

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.

www.gimmecoffee.com

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

many many many.

About Me:

30 and happily married to the love of my life. really. I love photography and reading and beer. I have much to learn about coffee, and much more to learn about life in coffee. I started my barista career at gimme! coffee (Cayuga Street), then left for Peet's, for a mere 6 weeks, moved onto Pacific Bay as a trainer, then Ritual the Stumptown in Portland and back around to Ithaca. thanks to Kevin Cudde(got-me)back.

About My Company:

gimme! coffee has been around about 8 years now, starting in Ithaca NY and moving to the big bad apple. 7 stores all together, all espresso driven, quality obsessed. we are the nicest coffee company out there, ask anyone, with good people and great coffee. we are also blessed with Thomas, and his hair.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

coffee.

Website:

https://gabelucas.wordpress.com