Owner of Method Coffee Bar in Tumwater, WA. Purveyor of fine coffee, beer and wine.
<p>Hi. My name is Matt Chrisope and I am the visionary and owner of Method Coffee Bar. Thank you for taking time to consider if my dreams and vision of what coffee can be are something you would like to join in on. Below is a little bit about me and my experience in this industry.</p> <p>I have a combined experience of 17 years in the food & beverage industry. I have been in the specialty coffee industry specifically for 6 years. During this six year coffee journey I have held many positions in this industry, from trainer to manager and operations contractor for a coffee startup with a focus on specialty coffee. In addition to my resume, I have been involved with many specialty coffee events like the SCAA regional barista competitions where I have both competed and judged. To help build appreciation for our craft and help to demystify the complexities of coffee, I have even hosted and organized many local events that bring the coffee community into close relational contact with its city. Finally, I have also been noted in articles from one of the industry's most prominent magazine, Barista Magazine.</p> <p>My desire is to see Method Coffee Bar be a business that serves the community it does business in. This will happen in many ways, like; bringing quality jobs to its community, local event planning both inside and outside of the business walls while including other likeminded businesses and community members, aiding in local recreational development, promotion of and collaboration with local artists and more.</p> <p>I also sit as vice president of REALITY, a non-profit church organization in Olympia, WA, where I serve in oversight of budget, organizational operations and team leadership development.</p>