What is your position in the coffee industry?

barista, coffee shop owner, barista trainer, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, consultant

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Wenatchee, WA

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.

Coffee shop and roastery featuring latte art, real cappuccinos, in-house baked goods, lunch fixins, and live music every weekend.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Seattle, Portland

About Me:

My coffee career began with Visions Espresso in Seattle. After two and half years in equipment/accessory sales and coffeehouse consulting at Visions I left my Sales Manager position to open Caffe Mela in Wenatchee, Washington with my wife in June 2006. We've been open five years and we began roasting just over a year ago to explore and push the limits of coffee excellence in our community.

About My Company:

Caffe Mela is Wenatchee's Community Coffeehouse and Bakery. The 2300 sq. ft. shop features an in-house coffee roastery and bakery, live music from local and national acts, delectable grub, and wonderful old world ambience.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

people

Website:

http://www.caffemela.com