What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista trainer, coffee roaster, industry professional

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

PDX

How many years have you been in the industry?

9

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.

I managed a couple of coffee shops in California for a handful of years. Was a roasters apprentice for a couple of years then became a head roaster and production manager.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Any between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

About Me:

I love music, cooking, drumming, and cycling.

About My Company:

I work for Portland Roasting doing Quality Control and Education. We roast coffee and focus on sustainability. I worked for Surf City Coffee in Santa Cruz for 8 years. Unfortunately image came before quality so I moved to Portland.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

It is always changing...

Website:

https://portlandroasting.com