Wes MacDonald serves as Operations Manager for Roast magazine. He is thrilled to be working to educate & build community in the roasting space. He hopes to be a part of growing the coffee industry to a place that works well for everyone involved. Growing up in Tucson, Arizona, he’s worked building efficient systems in many disciplines before seeking out his place in the coffee community. Portland, Oregon is now his home, where he loves cooking, gardening, & reading, in addition to all things coffee.