What is your position in the coffee industry?

supplier

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Seattle, WA, USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

9

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.

Part Owner of Emerald City Espresso Machines. We sell Nuova Simonelli espresso machines and related equipment. Recently started selling gelato machines.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Italy, Scandinavian countries, Iceland - lots of places actually

About Me:

I love coffee, and the coffee industry. My heritage is Italian (Sicilian actually) and I'm passionate about all things Italian. Especially like going to and exhibiting in industry product shows. When not working, I like hiking, walking, traveling, playing ping pong, and am learning golf (have a ways to go!)

About My Company:

Emerald City Espresso Machines started as mostly a service company in 1998, by 2000 we started selling the Nuova Simonelli brand of espresso equipment. I came on board in 2000 to head up sales. We have a showroom in the SODO area near Safeco Field, we also do alot of Internet sales.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

I love the taste and aroma of great coffee - I've been drinking it since about age three!

Website:

http://www.emeraldcityespressomachines.com