What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee shop owner, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Portland, OR

How many years have you been in the industry?

15

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?

San Francisco, New York, Austin, Chicago, Austria, Brazil, Italy, France, Argentina,

About Me:

I've been in the coffee business for 15 years as barista, trainer, and manager. I got my start at the original Torrefazione Coffee shop in Seattle in 1990. I love everything about the coffee business.

About My Company:

Owner and barista at Vivo in Portland, Oregon.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

I love that a coffee shop can be a great place for people to meet and connect.

Website:

http://www.vivoespresso.com/