Archives: Team Members
Richard Masino
Richard found his passion for coffee when his father decided to grow coffee in Carpinteria almost a decade ago. His zeal began with coffee farming, but soon blossomed to the sensory element as well as roasting. Richard completed his training […]
Ben Myers
Ben brings 16 years of experience in coffee to FRINJ. His duties include establishing new FRINJ coffee growers and selecting and designing new sites. With a deep understanding of the complex and interdependent coffee systems, Ben mobilizes resources to support […]
Joel Maldonado
Joel has a passion for agriculture. Working for almost a decade in nursery quality control, Joel is focused on learning the best practices in ag and applying them to the crops he is growing. Not one to shy away from […]
Kari Shafer
As the controller of FRINJ Coffee, Kari is dedicated to ensuring everyone stays within budget and “under control”. Working with Jay as a CPA for over 20 years, Kari is thrilled to see FRINJ come to fruition. An avid coffee […]
