What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, barista trainer, coffee roaster, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, service tech/repair, supplier, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

17

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

its not just about the art, its also about speed of service and reaching the customer with a great taste experience.
I'm a pleasure junkie / coffee evangelist looking to inspire each individual with exactly what stokes their taste buds....

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

any city with a good espresso machine and or French press....

About Me:

16 yr coffee professional / enthusiast who specializes is helping independents and small chains go to the next level of success with SOP's, cost controls, social conscious business practices, Batista training, equipment knowledge (factory trained on several espresso and brewing lines).

About My Company:

We want to give people a reason to be excited to drink coffee!!! BBP, Marketing, SOP's, product knowledge, are key essentials to coffee success....

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Watching someone enjoy coffee as much as I do!!!!

Website:

http://www.highgroundcoffee.com