What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Kansas City, MO

How many years have you been in the industry?

5+

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.

I can pull a delightful 56 second shot. Is that long? Completely kidding. I'm a huge fan of origins and prefer straight espresso versus milk based drinks. I have written about the coffee industry, branded one of the most recognized (non-chain) coffee shop in the country and secured PR for coffee roasting clients.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

U.S urban developments and college towns. Growing coffee culture within the U.S. and it's consumers. Education! Well...education and fun.

About Me:

I'm a beverage junky that has worked in or around the coffee industry for the last 5 years. In August of 2009, I opened a boutique marketing company, LAB 5702, with a focus on beverage related clients. Some people deliver great drinks. The LAB delivers marketing solutions for those that deliver the great drinks.

About My Company:

LAB 5702, also known as The LAB, is a boutique marketing company based out of KC, MO. The focus is on beverage related clients of all sorts. Some people deliver great drinks. The LAB delivers marketing solutions for those that deliver the great drinks.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The taste. Good espresso and origin coffee can change a whole day and that's the truth.

Website:

https://twitter.com/LAB5702