What is your position in the coffee industry?

supplier, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Chicago, USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

13

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

Distant Village Packaging and Labels is a sustainable packaging and design firm. Awards include Most Innovative Sustainable Program and Best Eco-CSR. Boxes, Bags, Paper Packaging, and Stickers (PURE Labels brand).

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

All

About Me:

I love espresso and small local businesses. Owning and running Distant Village is an amazing way to experience specialty gourmet foods! I have extensive professional experience, including leadership positions in a Fortune 500 company, small businesses, and grassroots start-ups. I have held leadership positions in sustainability, international business development & strategy, innovation and technology strategy, and lectured to professional associations, conferences, and universities on the topics of sustainability, technology, and international strategy.

About My Company:

I am the Founder and President of Distant Village, a sustainable packaging and design company. Awarded in 2011 as Most Innovative Sustainable Program by the Global Sourcing Council, and in 2010 as Best Eco-CSR Program by Department of Trade and Industry of The Philippines, Distant Village has established a reputation for authenticity in sustainability since 2000.

Distant Village brings expertise in designing packaging and products from natural materials to create strong brand identities for many consumer goods. Distant Village has developed award-winning packaging for leading sustainable companies in many industries across the USA and in Europe.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Constant pursuit and innovation of the perfect espresso drink by small batch roasters and baristas.

Website:

http://www.distantvillage.com