What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Paducah KY

How many years have you been in the industry?

2 years

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.

I've always been totally enthusiastic about making coffee, from the time i was 15 years old, i tweaked my home coffee pot and experimented with different coffees. When i finally got my first chance to work with espresso, it was at a large commercial entity, which was not to my liking. In Paducah, i met a girl who told me about her coffee shop, which is fair trade and mostly organic, so i applied. I am now happily employed for some of the best people i have ever met. There is much coffee respect here.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

I am originally from Washington State, so anything in Seattle or Portland would be nice.

About Me:

I'm a dork. I play D&D, i LARP, i play Magic: The Gathering, etc. But coffee is a hobby for me as well.

About My Company:

I work for Etcetera Coffee Shop, owned and operated by Johanna and Allan Rhodes.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Good good shots, unity, and respect.

Website:

https://www.myspace.com/etccoffee