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

Ellie Matuszak, Curriculum Director
Ellie specializes in curriculum and training system development including custom development of our Elements of Espresso series of workshops for coffee retailers. She is also the current Chair of the SCAA Professional Development Committee.

Sarah Dooley, Instructor
Sarah is our guest instructor for Elements of Espresso Courses in Seattle. She is the Director of the Coffee Enhancement Lounge for Visions Espresso and has extensive experience in retailing, training, coffee equipment, and the barista craft.
Anne Nylander, Instructor
Sarah
is our guest instructor for Elements of Espresso Courses in Boston.
She is the President & Founder of TampTamp, Inc., a New York City-based coffee services company founded in 2008. She currently sits on the Executive Council of the Barista Guild of America.
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:
Rob Stephen, President & FounderAn accomplished cupper, trainer, roaster and supply chain expert, Rob
Stephen has worked in every facet of the industry, from tree to cup.

Ellie Matuszak, Curriculum Director
Ellie specializes in curriculum and training system development including custom development of our Elements of Espresso series of workshops for coffee retailers. She is also the current Chair of the SCAA Professional Development Committee.
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.
Sarah Dooley, Instructor
Sarah is our guest instructor for Elements of Espresso Courses in Seattle. She is the Director of the Coffee Enhancement Lounge for Visions Espresso and has extensive experience in retailing, training, coffee equipment, and the barista craft.