Name: Shannon Smith
Position: Barista Trainer & Quality Control Director
How long have you been with Stone Creek?
6.5 years: Started as a barista at Whitefish Bay, then I was Lead Staff and then Manager. Then I moved to the Factory to become the Retail Office Manager, and now I am in my current position.
Favorite Drink:  
Hot: Americano with a splash of cream
Cold: Cold brew iced coffee with a splash of cream
Favorite Coffee: Currently the Garden Blend, (75% Brazil and 25% Ethiopian Sidamo) There is a gush of blueberry flavor followed by a clean, balanced finish of creamy chocolate.
Favorite Band: I like everything from Dimmu Borgir  to Hank Williams III
How do you Sip Slowly?   I enjoy traveling with a cup of coffee as one of my traveling companions. Whether this means driving to work with a latte or sipping a doppio in Mexico, coffee is always there to keep me company! I also especially enjoy drinking my coffee on a Sunday morning when I m making waffles.
Why do you like working at Stone Creek?   Because we are able to make a positive global impact with the product we sell everyday. Striving for direct relations with the farmers we buy coffee from and making a difference in  our local and global communities is a pretty awesome thing to be a part of.