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Mile 0 Coffee

"We roast 3-4 times/week and the machine has more than paid for itself within three months. You can't say that about many pieces of equipment. It is a pleasure to use, and once you get the hang of cleaning and maintenance, these steps become second nature and simply part of each roast. In good weather we set it up in front of the store and the aroma of roasting coffee always draws passersby. Most people have never seen green beans or seen a roaster in action, so it's a great opportunity to chat and inform. More often than not, the visitor will walk away with a bag of coffee."

Ken Winchester
Niagara Grocery

Victoria, BC

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1365 Pacific Drive
Burlington WA, 98233

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The Sonofresco Team

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Jerry Whitfield

Jerry is best known as an inventor and an entrepreneur, inventing the Wood Pellet Stove in the late 1980's and making it a household heating source for millions.  However, the part of his life that he is the most proud of surrounds his family.  Jerry has a wonderful wife, three daughters and a little grandson that are the light of his life.

In his spare time Jerry loves to travel, recently taking an extended sailing trip with his daughter and son-in-law. 

 
 

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Carol Whitfield

Jerry and I moved from England, where I used to teach high school geography, to Seattle in 1979.  When Jerry started his pellet stove business I was the purchasing manager for years, then returned home to become chief supporter of our three athletic daughters; Jacqueline, Claire and Emma.

Now at Sonofresco, I love being back in the thrust of this lively and challenging coffee business.  How strange that I used to teach youngsters about coffee, this fascinating crop, all those years ago.  And, now seeing how important coffee is in creating livelihoods for so many across the world and the U.S.A., is so rewarding.

 
 
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Liza Bott

Liza is the Office Manager for Sonofresco and enjoys working closely with the customers.  A majority of customer service inquiries are handled by Liza, with her amazing talent for problem solving.  In her spare time she loves to read, walk, cook, and of course, drink good coffee!

Liza is married with two wonderful children and spends a lot of volunteer time working with the local school system.

 
 

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Robert Penrose

Robert Penrose joined the Sonofresco Family in the summer of 2001 after being introduced to the Sonofresco Coffee Roaster as the director of manufacturing.  He has continued to maintain the production, quality assurance and customer service of the Sonofresco Coffee Roaster, Green Coffee Supply, and accessories, as well as the day to day business operations after becoming C.O.O. in 2007.

Robert’s passion for all aspects of mechanical design, R & D, and engineering developed during an eleven year career with Pyro Industries and the guidance of Jerry Whitfield, inventor of the wood pellet stove.

When not working, Robert enjoys fly fishing, boating in the San Juans and playing the drums.

Robert can be reached at:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
 

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Ash Piercy

My name is Ash Piercy.  I am twenty nine years old.  When I am away from Sonofresco I love spending time with my wife and our young son, Jameson.  I have been working for Sonofresco for about a year now and it has been an experience in itself.  Being the main roaster, I get to see first hand, the quality that these roasters provide.
 
 


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