What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Ann Arbor, MI

How many years have you been in the industry?

6

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.

Self-taught during stint as server in a restaurant ten years ago. Opened a cafe in 2010. Managed coffee programs at two more restaurants since and am currently working on launching a beverage program with a brand new restaurant next month.
Experience with a wide variety of equipment.
Started home roasting this past winter for giggles, hobbling together three versions of air popper roasters and two convection lid-style roasters.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Is this a ubiquitous coffee industry question or something?

About Me:

Enjoy learning and pursuing passions. Personally driven towards minimalism, especially exploring alternative energy ideas. Hifi, local food, design, reading and writing all strike chords. I feel like this is an online dating profile now.

About My Company:

Soon-to-open full-service restaurant in the heart of Ann Arbor. Local food sourcing, health-conscious, community-driven with an eclectic staff background and food sensibility.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Community, the pursuit of passion, the practice of awareness

Website:

http://none.com