What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee roaster, entrepreneur

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Redding, CA

How many years have you been in the industry?

5

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

My first job was working as a Barista at age 13. Since then I have taken on home roasting with a "hot rod" home built machine. I am a recent graduate of the ABC School in Portland OR.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Ethiopia, South and Central America, Yemen, Kenya...

About Me:

I am a Pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. I have 11-1/2 years experience in Architecture as a draftsman and project manager. Currently I am looking to open a Cafe, Community Center, Church.

About My Company:

We will soon open a Cafe, Community Center, Church facility called "Heritage". This will be a business and not-for-profit engaging the small community of Shasta Lake in northern California.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Coffee! and the sociological phenomena called "third space"...what a great culture!

Website:

http://www.risenking.org