What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee roaster, home barista, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Springfield MO USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

2 years roasting 5 years pulling shots

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

yes

About Me:

Well my name is Dave, I sometimes go by Adam. People say I look like an Adam so I go by it as well. I’m full of useless, sometimes meaningless information. I enjoy reading books but not owning them, same with movies. I write a lot, mostly short stories and poems, some lyrics even despite my musical talent being nonexistent. I can sing, and have done so on many occasions. I find it hard to find a band that fits my personality and or style. Folk, Indy, and Southern rock are what I mostly listen to. As far as physical activities I play a lot of tennis, ride a lot of mountains with my bike, run some trails with my Asics, and shoot a few hoops with my mildly athletic body. Every day I cook at least one meal for myself. h’orderves my specialty but I can cook some mean oriental/Tex-Mex. I love dry red wines and good beer about as much as I do coffee.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The people and making-consuming coffee.

Website:

http://www.purevolume.com/listeners/davegrata