What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee shop owner, coffee roaster

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Fredericksburg Virginia

How many years have you been in the industry?

6 years

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

no

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I wear many hats. Barista. Baker. Coffee roaster. Maintenance tech.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

All coffee growing countries

About Me:

I have a diverse background which has helped me in the coffee biz. Airline mechanic/avionics for 20 yrs. I have also owned a home repair business. The skills that I acquired in the military and commercial aviation have helped me with many aspects of running and maintaining a roasting business along with cafes. The home repair experience has helped with build outs and facility maintenance issues.

About My Company:

We are a micro roaster along with one shop and another one soon to come. We are located next to a college campus which gives us a lot of foot traffic. We have our license to sell beer and wine. This is going to add significantly to our business in the coming months.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

People People People

Website:

http://Blackstonecoffee.com