What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Topeka, KS, USA

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?

maybe

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I've been a bar barista for all 7 years. I have managed PT's Retail for 4 years. I am the 2007 and 2009 Midwest Regional Barista Champion, third place finisher at the 2008 Midwest Regional Barista Competition, and a semi-finalist at the 2007 and 2009 United States Barista Championship. I serve as trainer for our retail staff. I am a member of the Executive Council for the Barista Guild of America

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Potentially interested in anything, anywhere.

About Me:

I am a coffee fanatic. I love making coffee almost as much as I enjoy drinking it. I am 31, married and have two beautiful daughters. Elizabeth (4) and Abigail (1), and another coming soon (August 2009) Outside of these, I love music and bad movies. I play piano and guitar. I am a major nerd. I love hair band music. I LIVE to cook, particularly grilling, smoking, and anything I can do outside. Inside though, the kitchen is MY room. I don't even let my wife do the dishes. The food-i-ness is my forte.

About My Company:

2009 Roaster of the Year - Roast Magazine 2009 Small Business of the Year - Topeka / Shawnee County Chamber of Commerce 1994 - 2006, 2009 Best of Topeka Readers Poll winner

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

I love the people; the sense of comraderie and community that is shared by those of us lucky enough to be professionals in this field.

Website:

https://www.ptscoffee.com