What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee roaster, home barista, coffee enthusiast, service tech/repair

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Bremerton, Washington

How many years have you been in the industry?

10

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

yes

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I work for The Coffee Oasis, its a non profit organization that uses the income to support the programs it does for the community. If you would like to know more check out www.thecoffeeoasis.com.
As for me I came off the streets into the coffee industry. I started as a kitchen manager, which I did for about 3 years, in a coffee shop and worked my way into the bar. From there I started to roast,which I have been doing and have been involved with for about 7 years now. I have roasted on some pretty interesting machines but currently our company roasts with a diedrich IR12. From there i managed our drive thru for about 3 years before coming back to manage the main location. The Coffee oasis has 6 locations now and I am currently the Director of Coffee.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Sumatra
Ephiopia
Mexico
Honduras
Papua New Guinea

About Me:

I am a blessed husband and Father, to one beautiful wife and 3 wonderful kids. I praise God for all the things I have in my life, without him I would never be where I am today. I love my job and my incredible team around me. My friends overwhelm me with there greatness.

About My Company:

Mission Statement
The Coffee Oasis exists to impact communities through economic, social, and spiritual transformation.

Who We Are
The Coffee Oasis is a faith-based, non-profit organization that consists of two things: coffee shop businesses, and programs for homeless, street-oriented youth.

What Do We Do?
Our cafés provide community gathering places, and serve our self-roasted coffee from direct-trade coffee beans. The Coffee Oasis youth programs offer friendship, belonging, resources, and partnerships to homeless and street-oriented youth. We seek to partner with other organizations, civic clubs, and churches in order to best meet the needs of the individuals we serve.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Comnunity. Since the beginning of the industry it has always been there and over hundreds of years it has remained.

Website:

http://www.thecoffeeoasis.com