We're kicking off a series of episodes the next few weeks delving into Coffee Careers. Tony Querio starts off this series with his take on a path toward becoming a Coffee Roaster. His perspectives are full of thoughtful insight and wisdom considering his long, storied career and we hope you all take something valuable from it.

Tony has been working in the coffee industry for 15 years with the last 10 focused on roasting. He has run multiple award winning coffee programs and is himself a United States Roasting Championship winner. Tony currently runs his own roasting and consulting business which includes his brands Acorn Coffee Club and Silverbird Roasting Co. Most of his time, outside of work, is spent with his wife and two boys.