THE THEORY OF COFFEE
An electrician since 2007, Josh Holmquist has built his understanding of the theory of electrical and fluid fundamentals to become the structure of his credentials
as a coffee technician.
THE (SHORT) STORY OF JOSH
Josh's experience working on and servicing equipment begins!
Next stop: college.
2006
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Josh graduates from Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska with Associate degrees in Electrical Construction and Control + Electrical Mechanical Technology.
2009
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The Holmquist Family moves to Josh's hometown of Burwell, Nebraska, where Josh begins working for a local electrician who also sold and serviced Reinke pivots.
2011
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Josh earns his Journeyman License.
2012
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The journey into the entrepreneur life begins with Josh and a friend starting their own electrical company.
2013
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Josh earns his Contractors License, the highest license recognized by the state of Nebraska.
2014
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Josh & Sara buy the up-and-coming Normal Roasting Company and begin educating themselves extensively on the coffee industry.
2017
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Josh shifts from electrical to plumbing as Normal grows rapidly and needs more attention.
2018
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Josh moves into the coffee industry full-time as Normal opens its coffee shop in the same building as the roastery.
2020
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It all leads here!
Equipped with technical knowledge, extensive work experience,
and years in the coffee industry,
Josh is now a SCA-trained
coffee technician ready to keep
the Midwest's coffee brewing.
Present Day
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