Rod is a dedicated coffee professional with over 16 years of experience in the specialty coffee industry with Paramount Coffee. His career has spanned many facets of the coffee industry, from sales executive to coffee roaster, giving him a deep understanding of coffee from origin to cup. As Farm-Direct Coordinator, Rod combines expertise with a passion for building relationships with coffee-growing communities around the world.

Fluent in Spanish and experienced as a translator, he has traveled throughout Central America and other coffee-producing regions, working closely with farmers, producers, and partners strengthening communication, transparency, and long-term collaboration. Exceptional coffee should represent the people, the planet, and the communities behind every harvest. Rod's commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainable partnerships, and quality-driven results creates opportunity for farm-direct partners, while delivering coffees that tell a story of craftsmanship, integrity, and shared success. Driven by purpose and fueled by connection, he is devoted to building a future where quality coffee creates lasting impact for everyone in the supply chain.