Lead Instructors
Keith Mrotek
Keith started making coffee back in his hometown of Hayward, WI, the home of the world record Musky. After the inspiration of SCAA 2008, short stints in architectural drafting and denim manufacturing, he decided the service industry was where it's at, and coffee is one of his favorite pastimes anyways. He's a frequenter of SCAA, latte art throwdowns, and will likely compete this year. He's addicted to the three M's; measurement, mechanics and monopoly. Level one BGA, IDP, and USBC Sensory Judge Certified. He also makes cocktails.
Keith started making coffee back in his hometown of Hayward, WI, the home of the world record Musky. After the inspiration of SCAA 2008, short stints in architectural drafting and denim manufacturing, he decided the service industry was where it's at, and coffee is one of his favorite pastimes anyways. He's a frequenter of SCAA, latte art throwdowns, and will likely compete this year. He's addicted to the three M's; measurement, mechanics and monopoly. Level one BGA, IDP, and USBC Sensory Judge Certified. He also makes cocktails.
Seth Lester
Seth Lester has been traveling the country for two and half years, working in all kinds of cafes, shops, and restaurants. Since he's a Southerner at heart, when he's not making coffee, you can find him at a bourbon bar with a plate of fried food nearby (side of Ranch, please).
Seth Lester has been traveling the country for two and half years, working in all kinds of cafes, shops, and restaurants. Since he's a Southerner at heart, when he's not making coffee, you can find him at a bourbon bar with a plate of fried food nearby (side of Ranch, please).
Sarah Posma
I've been making coffee since I was 16 (which makes me older than I'm willing to admit, since I've been doing this for almost 12 years now) I have worked at three different cafes, I'm currently general manager, barista, roaster, and maintenance gal at Alaska Coffee Roasting in Fairbanks. I take every opportunity to learn about coffee and new techniques. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and gaining some new!
I've been making coffee since I was 16 (which makes me older than I'm willing to admit, since I've been doing this for almost 12 years now) I have worked at three different cafes, I'm currently general manager, barista, roaster, and maintenance gal at Alaska Coffee Roasting in Fairbanks. I take every opportunity to learn about coffee and new techniques. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and gaining some new!
Heather Perry
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Bronwen Serna
Bronwen Serna has been a practicing barista since 2000. She currently brings caffeine to the masses in Seattle at Joe Bar, independently consults and trains, and dreams of creating something of her own. She hearts coffee, enjoys teaching and educating others about coffee, and this is her first time at camp....ever. She's been volunteering in the industry since 2001 and has won some awards and stuff.
Bronwen Serna has been a practicing barista since 2000. She currently brings caffeine to the masses in Seattle at Joe Bar, independently consults and trains, and dreams of creating something of her own. She hearts coffee, enjoys teaching and educating others about coffee, and this is her first time at camp....ever. She's been volunteering in the industry since 2001 and has won some awards and stuff.
Hugo Neuproler
Hugo Neuproler is a barista in Vancouver, BC. He has swept floors, cut bagels, opened new bars, and trained baristas. He is an active barista competition judge and a WCE Rules and Regulations Committee member. Every day he's hustlin'. Hustlin'. Hustlin'. Hustlin'.
Hugo Neuproler is a barista in Vancouver, BC. He has swept floors, cut bagels, opened new bars, and trained baristas. He is an active barista competition judge and a WCE Rules and Regulations Committee member. Every day he's hustlin'. Hustlin'. Hustlin'. Hustlin'.
Trish Rothgeb
Trish Rothgeb is owner/roaster of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters of Redwood City, CA. She began her coffee career as a barista in the late 80's and has been roasting for more than 20 years. An avid traveler in coffee growing regions, she currently teaches cupping and roasting to coffee professionals worldwide. Trish is a licensed Q Grader and instructor for Coffee Quality Institute's Q Grader program. She is a credentialed SCAA instructor, served on the Roasters Guild Executive Council, the WBC Board of Directors, and was a founding member of the BGA.
Trish Rothgeb is owner/roaster of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters of Redwood City, CA. She began her coffee career as a barista in the late 80's and has been roasting for more than 20 years. An avid traveler in coffee growing regions, she currently teaches cupping and roasting to coffee professionals worldwide. Trish is a licensed Q Grader and instructor for Coffee Quality Institute's Q Grader program. She is a credentialed SCAA instructor, served on the Roasters Guild Executive Council, the WBC Board of Directors, and was a founding member of the BGA.
Nick Cho
Nick Cho is co-founder of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters in Redwood City, California. Nick founded murky coffee in 2002, which developed to be the city's premier coffeebar, winning barista competitions and recognition around the specialty coffee industry. Over the past few years, Nicholas served as a director on the Barista Guild of America's Executive Council, on the Specialty Coffee Association of America's Board of Directors, on the World Barista Championship Board of Directors, and as the chairman of the United States Barista Championship. He was also the 2006 South East Regional Barista Champion. He currently serves on the SCAA Standards Committee, which oversees the Association's standards and protocols around specialty coffee from seed to cup.
Nick Cho is co-founder of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters in Redwood City, California. Nick founded murky coffee in 2002, which developed to be the city's premier coffeebar, winning barista competitions and recognition around the specialty coffee industry. Over the past few years, Nicholas served as a director on the Barista Guild of America's Executive Council, on the Specialty Coffee Association of America's Board of Directors, on the World Barista Championship Board of Directors, and as the chairman of the United States Barista Championship. He was also the 2006 South East Regional Barista Champion. He currently serves on the SCAA Standards Committee, which oversees the Association's standards and protocols around specialty coffee from seed to cup.
Lorenzo Perkins
Lorenzo Perkins has been serving people coffee for over a decade, has been quoted as saying, "If I can do this for the rest of my life, consider me a lucky man." He is currently the South Central Regional BGA Chapter Representative as well as the 2010 South Central Regional Barista Champion, and the 2011 South Central Regional Brewers Cup Champion, and most recently a finalist in the 2011 United States Barista Competition. He began his career at Starbucks, and moved on to an independent shop in Austin, Caffe Medici, where he continued the long journey into the rabbit hole that is Specialty Coffee before being brought on as the lead educator for Cuvee Coffee in Austin, Texas. He spends a good bit of his time honing his barista craft, building community by organizing a monthly latte art throwdowns & barista jams, & raising his two year old daughter with his beautiful wife, Jennifer.
Lorenzo Perkins has been serving people coffee for over a decade, has been quoted as saying, "If I can do this for the rest of my life, consider me a lucky man." He is currently the South Central Regional BGA Chapter Representative as well as the 2010 South Central Regional Barista Champion, and the 2011 South Central Regional Brewers Cup Champion, and most recently a finalist in the 2011 United States Barista Competition. He began his career at Starbucks, and moved on to an independent shop in Austin, Caffe Medici, where he continued the long journey into the rabbit hole that is Specialty Coffee before being brought on as the lead educator for Cuvee Coffee in Austin, Texas. He spends a good bit of his time honing his barista craft, building community by organizing a monthly latte art throwdowns & barista jams, & raising his two year old daughter with his beautiful wife, Jennifer.
Daniel Streetman
Dan Streetman is Director of Coffee at Irving Farm Coffee in New York, and the current Vice Chair of the Barista Guild of America. After 8 years in the coffee industry his focus has become improving consumer coffee experiences, and adding value to the coffee chain. In his free time he enjoys drinking copious amounts of espresso (stirred 3 times!), dancing to shamefully catchy pop music, and attempting to sing karaoke for the world's most discerning judge (Marcus Boni).
Dan Streetman is Director of Coffee at Irving Farm Coffee in New York, and the current Vice Chair of the Barista Guild of America. After 8 years in the coffee industry his focus has become improving consumer coffee experiences, and adding value to the coffee chain. In his free time he enjoys drinking copious amounts of espresso (stirred 3 times!), dancing to shamefully catchy pop music, and attempting to sing karaoke for the world's most discerning judge (Marcus Boni).
Chris Baca
In high school Chris Baca used to bring a carafe of Folgers to stash in his locker so he could sip on it throughout the day.If this isn't all you need to know about him he's since taken the reigns as Director of Education for Verve Coffee Roasters in Santa Cruz California. He is a former regional Barista champion, regional brewers cup champion, and two time USBC finalist.The Folgers has been replaced by much more fun offerings but you'd be hard pressed to find him without a cup of coffee in his hand.
In high school Chris Baca used to bring a carafe of Folgers to stash in his locker so he could sip on it throughout the day.If this isn't all you need to know about him he's since taken the reigns as Director of Education for Verve Coffee Roasters in Santa Cruz California. He is a former regional Barista champion, regional brewers cup champion, and two time USBC finalist.The Folgers has been replaced by much more fun offerings but you'd be hard pressed to find him without a cup of coffee in his hand.
Noah Namowicz
Noah Namowicz is a member of the Sales Team and Director of Marketing for Café Imports. He is also on the Executive Council for the Barista Guild of America and a USBC Judge. Noah lives in the Twin Cities Minnesota and is a proud new father to his first baby girl Bryn. He is available for any questions regarding these educational courses or BGA inquiries at noah@cafeimports.com
Noah Namowicz is a member of the Sales Team and Director of Marketing for Café Imports. He is also on the Executive Council for the Barista Guild of America and a USBC Judge. Noah lives in the Twin Cities Minnesota and is a proud new father to his first baby girl Bryn. He is available for any questions regarding these educational courses or BGA inquiries at noah@cafeimports.com
Scott Lucey
Scott Lucey is a Barista and Barista Trainer for Alterra Coffee in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Scott's involved in coffee for almost 10 years and is currently the BGA's past chair holder. If you're interested to chat more about Scott's history in coffee, don't be afraid to ask any questions.
Scott Lucey is a Barista and Barista Trainer for Alterra Coffee in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Scott's involved in coffee for almost 10 years and is currently the BGA's past chair holder. If you're interested to chat more about Scott's history in coffee, don't be afraid to ask any questions.
Station Instructors
Sean Kohmescher
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Brian Clemens
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Joseph Marrocco
Joe is currently the Director of Coffee Education at Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company as well as the BGA Chapter representative for the Midwest Regiona. Joe is also the current reigning 2011 South Central Regional Barista Champion. Joe is not just a coffee nerd. He also loves the outdoors, including but not limited to: Fishing, Biking, Hunting, Foraging, Camping, Hiking, Spelunking, Floating, etc… Joe is the proud father of two incredibly cute kids. If you need to, you can find Joe at a local coffee shop, at his house cooking, at a local restaurant or bar, or not at all; because he's in the woods.
Joe is currently the Director of Coffee Education at Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company as well as the BGA Chapter representative for the Midwest Regiona. Joe is also the current reigning 2011 South Central Regional Barista Champion. Joe is not just a coffee nerd. He also loves the outdoors, including but not limited to: Fishing, Biking, Hunting, Foraging, Camping, Hiking, Spelunking, Floating, etc… Joe is the proud father of two incredibly cute kids. If you need to, you can find Joe at a local coffee shop, at his house cooking, at a local restaurant or bar, or not at all; because he's in the woods.
Todd Mackey
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Allie Caran
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Daryn Berlin
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Joshua Boyt
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JulieHoush
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Jason Dominy
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Cody Kinart
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Jake Casella
Originally from the Pennsylvania Appalachians, Jake Casella has been working for Spot Coffee in Buffalo, NY since 2006. His responsibilities have included cafe management, barista training, equipment maintenance, roasting, and sales. Besides his work experience, he is a certified Level 2 Barista, a Gold Cup Brewing Technician, and an SCAA Instructor. An active BGA member, Jake tries to get to as many coffee shops and events as possible every year. He holds degrees in Philosophy and Literature from Mansfield University. Look for sporadic updates at his coffee blog.
Originally from the Pennsylvania Appalachians, Jake Casella has been working for Spot Coffee in Buffalo, NY since 2006. His responsibilities have included cafe management, barista training, equipment maintenance, roasting, and sales. Besides his work experience, he is a certified Level 2 Barista, a Gold Cup Brewing Technician, and an SCAA Instructor. An active BGA member, Jake tries to get to as many coffee shops and events as possible every year. He holds degrees in Philosophy and Literature from Mansfield University. Look for sporadic updates at his coffee blog.
Anne Nylander
Anne Nylander began her coffee career in NYC in 2006 and founded TampTamp Inc., an innovative coffee company, in 2008. Since then, she built many BGA and SCAA courses through her work on the BGA's executive council and SCAA's Professional Development Committee. She is also a 2011-2013 World Barista Championship Certified judge. Anne loves to taste things, talk about it, and be nice about it.
Anne Nylander began her coffee career in NYC in 2006 and founded TampTamp Inc., an innovative coffee company, in 2008. Since then, she built many BGA and SCAA courses through her work on the BGA's executive council and SCAA's Professional Development Committee. She is also a 2011-2013 World Barista Championship Certified judge. Anne loves to taste things, talk about it, and be nice about it.
Emily Jackson
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David Lemont
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