What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee shop owner, coffee roaster, industry professional, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Highland Park, USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

2.5

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'm the owner and roaster of a wholesale roasting company that is opening a cafe in the fall of 2012.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

One's with good coffee be it grown or juiced!

About Me:

A good shot of espresso moves me heart and soul.

I lived in Italy for a year, but didn't like coffee!. It was only when I moved back and started working at Starbucks that even tried the stuff. From there (thank you cafe Grumpy!) I discovered that coffee could be more than just a fine purveyor of caffeine.

I'm now working to bridge the coffee gap between Philly and NYC!

About My Company:

We are a roaster of delicious, sustainably sourced coffees that is seeking to raise the playing field in NJ and the mid-Atlantic and use coffee to change the city we live in!

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The people.

Website:

http://www.oqcoffee.com