What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, entrepreneur
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Juneau, AK
How many years have you been in the industry?
14
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 am the owner of The Rookery Cafe in Juneau Alaska. We are a cafe and bakery with a full kitchen, beer and wine, and getting into the handmade chocolate business. We are the only location in Alaska serving Stumptown coffee and are proud to serve it.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
I have been to Costa Rica, Brazil, Colombia, and Ethiopia, Sumatra and Mexico. I have intrest in returning to central and south america, and I would love to see Peru and Bolivia.
Heading to Nicaragua in October, and thinking about taking 3 - 4 months off in the fall next year to travel around southeast Asia and austrailia.
About Me:
I just turned 30, and 9 days later opened the doors to a cafe of my own. I have been in the industry for nearly 14 years now. I am an active outdoor enthusiast with snowboarding and scuba diving my main intrests, i also love photography for both sports. I play guitar and sing and love hanging out with great friends over dinner and drinks. I drink black coffee, 5 oz vanilla soy lattes, or espresso with a dash of sugar. And whiskey.
About My Company:
The Rookery Cafe opened its doors for business on November 1st, 2010. We are located in the Historic Valentines Building in downtown Juneau AK. The Birdman of Alcatraz was arrested upstairs.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
all the fun we have on and off the clock
