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What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee enthusiast, industry professional

Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Olympia Washington

How many years have you been in the industry?: Half of the past 20 years, there was a stint there where I Tended Bar for 11 Years, argh.

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

About Me:: I started off in coffee early in my working life, moved into Bar Tending and now I'm back in Coffee!

Oh, Sweet Joy that is Coffee.

I love Espresso, ever since the first one I had, just fell in love, with the flavor and with the process. I am not sure which is harder for me while traveling, not finding good coffee or not being able to jump behind the bar and pull shots.

Currently I work for Batdorf and Bronson Coffee Roasters. My real job here is Barista Trainer, but... for the past month and into the near future I am managing two of our retail locations; the Dancing Goats Espresso Bar and the Tasting Room.

What more can I say? I like bugs, I keep Honey Bees, and I have a great big vegetable garden in my back yard.

Website:: http://DancingGoats.com

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At 9:20am on July 25th, 2008, Ryan Willbur said…: I'm in Portland right now. The thought is to possibly head to Seattle tomorrow or Sunday. Either way would warrant a stop in Olympia. Will you be around?

At 12:00pm on July 23rd, 2008, michael Phillips said…: Damn you! part of luring you to Chi-town was me trying to "lure you to Chi-town". Oh well... I look forward to hearing your new endeavors so that I can try and subvert them into landing you over this a way.

cheers,
M

At 2:48pm on July 20th, 2008, michael Phillips said…: Hello sir, I have been pondering when Chicago might be blessed with a visit from you and thought I'd poke the idea in your head with this here comment... so?

At 11:33am on June 30th, 2008, Ryan Willbur said…: Rich, in three weeks I'm driving up to the Northwest for a lil R&R. I'm planning on stopping in Olympia... We need to drink some coffee together... and then some beer!

At 1:14pm on June 24th, 2008, Chris Weber said…: It took me a while, but I have finally gotten a hold of you. Hope all is well in the Greater Northwest. Send me the link to those grinder mod's. Out of curiosity, do you know the band Spanish for 100? They are friends from Seattle. Just played a show with them recently and thought of all the people I've been ignoring up in your corner of the world. It was good chatting with you at the USBC/SCAA. Keep up the dialogue.

At 3:46pm on June 2nd, 2008, Katie Medred said…: ring ring!

At 6:20pm on May 11th, 2008, Dave White said…: Shoot me your email you use here at BX and I can send the invite. Did I email Oliver? I meant to.

Your project by the way... nicely documented and very cool can't wait to check it out. Those older valves piss folks off. Nicely done my man.

At 3:13pm on May 7th, 2008, Dave White said…: Elvin! Interested in being on the NW Barista Jam Committee? At the moment it is just discussion about when. I suspect specific duties will come later. Drop me a line and let me know.

At 3:57pm on May 6th, 2008, Shea Hagan said…: Good to see you man. Hope you had fun. I need to catch up on some sleep. Hope all is well.

At 8:08pm on March 20th, 2008, brett hanson said…: Do you have pix of your latte art volcano on the wall with a plaque below that reads "Obey"?

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