What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, coffee roaster

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Iron River MI USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

1

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

maybe

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

Well, I helped start and run a small cafe and micro roaster in Iron River Michigan called the Bearded Apple. I've been working with coffee as a barista for almost 5 years, but only involved in the "industry" in the last year since getting into roasting.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Patagonia, Ethiopia, Israel, Portland OR, New York NY, everywhere and all of them. I simply love traveling.

About Me:

A jack of many trades, but trying to master a couple at least. So more like a jack of many interests. I was born and have grown up in the north woods of the Upper peninsula of Michigan. If you don't know where that is, your loss. Also I obviously like all things coffee, all things being outdoors, hip hop, and electro...

About My Company:

The Bearded Apple is a Non for profit Co-op with the Mission of vitalizing economic and cultural growth in small towns like Iron River. we want to accomplish this through the wholesales of roasted coffee to help other small business's and projects in the community thrive. We are essentially a cafe and roaster that acts a a constant community fundraiser.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Its a community of people who are fiercely passionate about perfecting something that enhances community and fellowship. The coffee industry is a

Website:

http://www.thebeardedapple.com