Oliver Stormshak
Oliver is Co-Owner, President and Green Coffee Buyer for Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. He has worked in the specialty coffee industry for over 20 years. He has held positions in major global brands to regional chains to small start ups. He has worked in all aspects of the industry including barista, manager, roaster, production, green coffee buyer. Oliver’s studies in Food Science in Academia inspired him to approach Coffee Roasting in a totally unique way, looking at the chemical reactions during the roasting process, Oliver invented a new process of roasting coffee called “Caramelization Roast”. Oliver is also considered a “super taster” with one of the few perfect scores on the Sensory Skills Analysis Test. He is passionate about improving lives around the world through quality coffee, equatable trading, and global transparency. In his spare time he loves spending time with his wife and daughter and is passionate about food, cooking, travel, and music.