What is your position in the coffee industry?

manager, industry professional

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Dayton, Oh United States

How many years have you been in the industry?

4

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.

Our company has 10 retail coffee shops in the Dayton Ohio area employing 90 baristas and managers as well as 10-15 roasters, trainers, and office personnell. We have been roasting coffee since the late 70s and our owner was one of the first members of the SCAA.

About Me:

I am the Director of Retail Operations for Boston Stoker, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio supervising the greatest group of people I have ever met. When not working with people and coffee, I am usually spending time with my wife and two sons. My children are 4 and 2 years old and they excite my life. I also have a third son due in September 2009.

About My Company:

Company has 9 coffee shops in the Dayton Ohio region

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The willingness of all the people to work together and bring truly great coffee to everyone.

Website:

http://www.bostonstoker.com