Specialty Coffee Association of America Announces ... - SCAA

companies in the industry as needed. He is a steadfast supporter of the International Women
in Coffee Organization.
Prior to joining Probat, he held the position of Vice President of a major multi-national
company in the Beverage and Food Industry. Karl has a background in Thermal Dynamics
and Drying Technology and holds a Masters Degree in Mechanical and Process Engineering
from a German University. In addition, he also completed seminars and training courses that
were designed and developed by the Harvard Business School and the London School of
Economics where he earned a Certified Diploma.
Special Recognition – Dan Streetman, Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
In 2003, while a student at Texas A&M University, Dan became a barista and then, in 2004, a
member of the Barista Guild of America (BGA). After graduation, he made coffee his full-time
career, joining Cuvee Coffee Roasting Company. Dan attended his first SCAA in 2007,
volunteering as a Station Instructor for the Skill Building Workshops. He was hooked on the
experience of teaching and the chance to meet his inspiring colleagues. He proceeded to
compete later that same year, before becoming a barista competition judge and a United
States Barista Championship (USBC) Certified Head Judge in 2008. Also in 2008, after
serving two years as the South Central Regional Chapter Representative, Dan was elected to
the BGA's Executive Council. In 2010, Dan left Cuvee and traveled the country acting as Head
Judge in the Regional Barista Competitions. Subsequently, Dan was hired by Dallis Brothers
Coffee to bring the brand to his home state of Texas. Currently, Dan works for Irving Farm
Coffee Roasters, where he implemented a new buying system and has improved the quality of
the coffee at every level.
Alfred Peet Passionate Cup – Piero Bambi , La Marzocco s.r.l.
As a very young man, Piero Bambi began working at La Marzocco, the Italian espresso
machine manufacturer, as a technician and provided overall technical support to those
working on the shop floor. In time, he dedicated energies to designing, first and for many
years, machine components, electrical and hydraulic circuits, etc. and then, in 1989/1990,
introduced the first machine designed entirely in his own hand - the Linea. He also patented
the more innovative brewing technology related to the Linea.