What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee shop owner, home barista, service tech/repair

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Phoenix, USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

4

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.

We have been selling and servicing home espresso machines for 4 years and have recently opened a coffee shop in our retail store Kitchen Classics. At home I have a Brewtus II and Mazzer electronic for home use.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

I would love to visit Portugal.

About Me:

I have been the espresso machine serviceman at Kitchen Classics for 4 years (my wife owns the store). I am an advanced espresso geek, both machines and the drink. I think I still have a lot to learn and love every minute I am involved in the wonderful world of coffee/espresso.

About My Company:

Kitchen Classics recently opened an espresso and pastry shop in a corner of the store. We have perhaps the best pastry chef in all of Phoenix (Anne Marie Blanco). My wife runs the coffee/espresso shop and I manage the machines and training.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

I love to talk to people who love coffee.

Website:

http://www.kitchenclassics.com