What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Hillsboro United States

How many years have you been in the industry?

3

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

no

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

Well . . . we not a typical coffee shop, but we are in a very typical town. We definetly bring something special to our area that is loaded with competition of the average kind. I won't fail to mention an unusual concentration of ****bucks in the local vecinity. This of course is a great thing! Nothing like good healthy competition to help you perfect your craft :)
I have been Trained, along with my wife Amy and best friend Tyler, by Sleepy Monk Coffee Roasters. They are the founders of Victors Coffee in Redmond, WA and a few years back have relocated to Cannon Beach, OR leaving their busy lives in Microsoft-land. They have trained us very well and been very gracious with their time and care. As far as my skills as a barista- I wont go into to much detail. I will mention that I control the following when I am on bar: grind, shots, milk and pour. If it looks great on top, then I have done my job!

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Oooo . . . Italy, Austria, Switzerland . . . Most fav, Ireland!

About Me:

I am a Husband and a father. I live in the unincorperated town of Aloha, OR. I moved here from a life of performing in CA as an actor and vocalist. I have no regrets. My wife and my son are my world and I love them more than life. I am a very passionate person about many a things, If I were to write it all down, then I might get you passionate about things that you didn't expect- You probably have better things to do!

About My Company:

Art for the sake of Art
Coffee for the sake of Coffee

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Getting to know my customers and giving them Great Coffee

Website:

http://www.insomniacoffeecompany.com