With nearly 30 years of experience among us, our partners have seen these principles in action with the world's most successful coffee companies. To see our credentials, please click the links below:


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An accomplished cupper, trainer, roaster and supply chain expert, Rob Stephen has worked in every facet of the industry, from tree to cup.


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Ellie Matuszak, V.P. of Training & Operations
Ellie specializes in curriculum and training system development for staff and wholesale customer training programs as well as teaching courses for coffee professionals and consumers.


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Mike Ferguson, Senior Consultant
Mike entered the coffee industry in 1998 when he joined the staff of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) where, over nine years, he served as Marketing Communication Director and ultimately Chief of Staff.