Our People

Who is Salt Spring Coffee?

Mickey McLeod - Co-founder, President and CEO

Favourite coffee? It all started with Sumatran coffee for me and although it's still one of my all-time favourites my taste buds have enjoyed a much wider range in the... Keep reading »

Robbyn Scott - Co-founder

Favourite coffee? Metta Espresso, of course! It's rich, sweet and full of intriguing flavour. Brew method? French Press. My morning ceremony of water heating, coffee grinding, timer setting and finally... Keep reading »

Banks Thomas - Director of Coffee

Favourite coffee? I tend to go with the seasonal approach so my favourite coffee is always changing. If I had to pick a favourite origin it would be Ethiopia for... Keep reading »

Aron Bjornson - Director of Marketing

Favourite coffee? Metta Espresso. I love the sound, smell and artistry that goes into delivering a well-crafted espresso. At home, I trust our Director of Coffee Banks Thomas' bi-weekly coffee... Keep reading »

Nelson Teskey - Apprentice Head Roaster

Favourite coffee? All coffee coming out of the Villa Rica District of Peru right now, but it's always changing. Brew method? French Press. Favourite time of day and/or place to... Keep reading »

Kevin Burk - Director of Sales

Favourite coffee? Metta Espresso in a macchiato or Roaster's Revolution in a French Press. Brew method? French Press to bring out a coffee’s flavour and character. Favourite time of day... Keep reading »

Renne Hooper - Events Leader

Favourite coffee? Sumatra, Aceh Gayo Brew method? My go-to is French Press - it's always fresh, always full of flavour and always black. Favourite time of day and/or place to enjoy... Keep reading »

Bryn Shapperd - Territory Manager

Favourite coffee? Byron's Maracaturra, our seasonal Culinary Single Origin through my espresso machine or Hario Dripper. Occasionally my dog even enjoys cappuccinos made with Waka Jawaka (true story)! Brew Method? The... Keep reading »

Chantal Ireland - Lower Mainland Territory Manager

Favourite coffee? Our seasonal Culinary Single Origin Guatemala, HueHuetenango. Guatemalan coffee has a special place in my heart. My very first trip to origin was to Guatemala - I love the... Keep reading »

Greg Lautenslager - Financial Manager

Favourite coffee? Moka Java. Brew method? Drip machine because it's right there on my countertop. Favourite time of day and/or place to enjoy a cup of Salt Spring Coffee? Sunday... Keep reading »

Dan Bennett  - Production Manager

Favourite coffee? Peru, Finca Marin Brew method? French Press. Actually, favourite brew method is when someone else makes it for me. Favourite time of day and/or place to enjoy a... Keep reading »

Ross McLeod  - Operations Manager

Favourite coffee? Anything Sumatran, French Roast Nicaragua and Metta Espresso. Brew method? French Press, I like it. Favourite time of day and/or place to enjoy a cup of Salt Spring... Keep reading »

Robert Hansen -  IT Manager

Favourite coffee? Anything from Peru. Brew method? Percolator. It's most convenient and the only way I know how... Favourite time of day and/or place to enjoy a cup of Salt... Keep reading »

Daniel Collingwood  - Retail Operations

Favourite brew? Our seasonal, Culinary Single Origin Byron's Maracaturra. Brew method? I brew lots of different ways - espresso machine, press pot and/or dripper. Favourite time of day and/or place to... Keep reading »

David Norget  - Human Resources

Favourite coffee? It varies depending on my mood and what I hear is good at the time (I have connections to the Director of Coffee!). In the morning I lean... Keep reading »

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