What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee roaster

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Chicago, IL USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

4

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

First Coffee shop jobs were in Seattle many years ago, but with companies not super interested in specialty coffee. Got my start as a barista at a small cafe serving Metropolis Coffee in Chicago. Got a job with Metropolis once the shop closed down and worked my way up to roasting, which I've now been doing for two years at the company.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Ethiopia, Peru, Brazil; just about any significant origin is a place I'd love to experience.

About Me:

Love coffee, love music. My band is Seafarer (seafarer.bandcamp.com)

About My Company:

Much love for Metropolis, see website.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The far reaching and complex creative collaboration between farmer, roaster, and ultimately barista

Website:

http://www.metropoliscoffee.com