What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Sac Town California

How many years have you been in the industry?

6 ish

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 placed 19th in 2007 national barista competition. I have trained hard over the past couple of years, and now consider myself a well seasoned barista. Im passionate about coffee and project that through the drinks that i produce. I used to serve quality tea & coffee out of a restored 1947 great northern train car in chico california. Now i live back in Sacramento and have taken a position as Head Roaster and coffee program manager. I love my job, my job is coffee. . . . put it together, word.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Im interested in any place in the entire world.

About Me:

After years in the music industry i "settled down" at the ripe age of 22 and started a family ( got married and had a kid) and continued my passions with coffee & tea. I am an appreciator of all crafts that show a true sense of pride and value. My main life goal is to exist with no need of currency. Sustain life for my and my family by farming land and producing our own food and goods ( amish minus the religion aspect).

About My Company:

Old Soul is a roaster and bakery in an old brick building in an alley in midtown sacramento. We have no ac. Did i mention that we have no AC???!!

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Its all encompassing subjectivity and progressive outbursts.

Website:

https://ill get back to you.