What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, barista trainer, coffee roaster, service tech/repair
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Fort Wayne, IN USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
6
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
no
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
Hmmm. Next to "professional" barista trainers, I look like a child. I am incessant, though, in my pursuit of better espresso/coffee.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
You name it. I love to travel. Our business keeps us fairly focused within a 4 hour radius of Ft. Wayne, but I desperately want to get to Indonesia.
About Me:
Owner, Roaster, and operations guy for UTOPIAN Coffee Co. I really like coffee and I love people. I am really thankful to be able to make a living doing what I love.
About My Company:
We are a super quality & sustainability focused micro-roaster. We have a web-based retail facet of the business and a relationship oriented wholesale side as well.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The genuine connections with selfless people.