Getting to Know Us: Part II

This is the second of the three part blog allowing you to get to know all of us working to get you the best coffee possible.

Part II—The Roastery

Jason

Jason is the person who keeps us stocked up with fair trade green beans, roasts them to perfection and is still able to supervise all activities in the Roastery. He and his lovely wife, Becky, spent two years in Tanzania with the Peace Corps before they landed at Higher Grounds.

Karin

Karin is the jack-of-all-trades here at HG. Karin has dabbled in roasting, helps out in the coffee bar and is an essential asset to the roastery team. Karin’s area of expertise is training local (and not so local) coffee bars and cafes the proper technique for making specialty drinks. She spends most of her spare time outdoors, golfing and hunting.

Ruthie

Ruthie is our wonderful bike delivery babe. She spends her days at Higher Grounds delivering our coffee all around town. Even in the winter, when it is cold and blustery, Ruth is eager to get on her bike. When she isn’t riding a bike she would rather be riding a horse. Otherwise, you might see her Frisbee golfing with Emma (coffee bar manager) and their roommate, and friend of Higher Grounds, Sara.

Andy

Andy is the person in charge of bagging our coffee. He is originally from Indiana and has managed to make his way here. Andy has a deep appreciation of music and enjoys the northern Michagan experience whenever possible.