Chris Davidson, Lab Manager & Customer Relations

Chris Davidson has called the Pacific Northwest his home since 1982, and found his way into the world of coffee in 1997 through a part time barista gig while studying music at the Unversity of Washington.  In 1999, Chris was hired as a part time barista at Zoka Coffee Roaster and Tea Co. in Seattle, and began roasting there in 2001.  From March 2003 to March 2007, Chris served as Head Roaster at Zoka, managing roasting and production through a major period of the company's growth.  During that time, Chris accomplished many things various in sundry in the world of coffee, including co-founding the Barista Guild of America, assisting in the development of the famous "Naked Portafilter," barista training in Brazil, Guatemala and Japan and much more.  When not roasting or cupping, Chris enjoys travelling, stuyding Spanish, riding bikes (both moto and bici,) brewing beer at home and playing The Bass. 

Please contact Chris by phone (206-652-4880) or e-mail (cdavidson@atlascoffee.com).