What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant, supplier, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Vancouver, BC

How many years have you been in the industry?

20

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?

yes

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Every country/city that grows and prepares coffee. I love to travel!

Next Source Trip:

El Salvador October 2011

About Me:

I was born in 1975, two years after my father started our family coffee roasting business and over the years, I fell in love with the idea and concept of specialty coffee. I am married with three kids and have partnered with my brother to take our family business into the next generation. Both my brother and I have grown up in and around all aspects of the coffee world. We have been fortunate enough to participate in almost every level of coffees journey (picking coffee, milling coffee, roasting coffee and finally preparing coffee) and we have developed a diverse perspective because of this exposure. Our objective is one of education and quality, two concepts that we will always hold true to the spirit of our family business.

Favorite Coffee (this week):

Sumatran Aceh Gold (Super Grade) roasted to a medium profile

About My Company:

Specialty Coffee Roasting Company specializing in small batch roasted coffees, education, quality and related products/equipment!

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

the willingness and ability of the industry to constantly move forward and reinvent itself.

Website:

http://www.oughtred.com