What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee roaster, industry professional, consultant, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Austin

How many years have you been in the industry?

30

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

Started as a barista at 16 on the Sunset Strip at Cynonos. Very posh restaurant. Hollywood 1976. Back then espresso was drink for the elite. I served people like Elisabeth Taylor. Evil Knievel, Robert Redford. I was good. I was the only barista that got tipped there. Quit when I was 19. Went to college. Started a Turkish coffee house at the renaissance faire at 24. Did that for 20 years. Started a one person coffee roasting company 1997. Sold it for one million dollars Jan 2009

About Me:

Born Feb 2 2009. Grow up in Hollywood, Ca Work in film industry as special effects supervisor as work as Cameraman. Love great food and great drinks. I roast coffee, brew beer and create my own spirits. I love to invent new thinks. Love to travel. Been to 23 states and 14 countries. My wife is Thai. Married her in Thailand. Got 3 kids.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

great coffee

Website:

http://gourmetcoffeeonline.com