What is your position in the coffee industry?

manager, barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, consultant

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Anchorage Alaska

How many years have you been in the industry?

Since July 8th, 1991

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

yes

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I've been teaching Barista's and Managers for the past 10 years on different ways of pulling shots, steaming milk, keeping up with the machine, tasting coffee, and coffee history. I help our sales team with their accounts on remodeling designs, bar functions, and how to look at growth. I am also the buyer for the company.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Seattle, Portland, San Fransisco, and, of coarse, Trieste Itally.

About Me:

I am trying to revolutionize the coffee industry in Alaska. There are so many difference's between Alaska and Washington when it comes to coffee drinks, preperation, and employees. In Alaska, a Barista is just a job rather than a profession. I study various ways of doing things so that I can teach it to others. I have taught Barista's in Seattle where they want to learn new things. It's great, I love teaching those that want to learn, and the more I teach, the more I learn myself.

About My Company:

We began as the first vendor cart in downtown Alaska serving someone else's coffee in 1983. By 1984, we were asked to set up at the Alaska State Fair. Due to the volume of sales, they wanted to get a discount on the coffee. When rejected, they decided to roast their own with a new method of roasting, the Sivits Air Roaster. In 1986, we opened an outlet store with our roaster in the back. Todat, we have thirteen retail locations and over 600 accounts throughout the world.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The history and the constant change/improvements without stepping away from the great taste of coffee.

Website:

http://kaladi.com