Featured Employee - Steven McCoy

Friday November 2, 2018 // By Mikenna Curlee

Meet: Steven McCoy | Customer Service Barista

How long have you worked for BPS and in what capacity?

Just over three months in the customer service department.

Where did you grow up? Where did you go to school?

I grew up in Binghamton, NY. I went to a public high school in a nearby town called Vestal.

What do you like most about your job or about BPS?

I love getting to know my customers and the products we sell. I’ve always really enjoyed the community of the coffee industry and how interconnected we are all around the world.

What’s your favorite type of music? Do you have a favorite band or artist?

My favorite band is Minus the Bear and my favorite rapper is Aesop Rock, but I listen to everything really. One day I will be listening to prog rock and the next hip hop. Lately, I have been really into Isaiah Rashad, Jay Rock, and 6lack.

Do you have any unique hobbies, talents or experiences that you would like to share?

I am a very expressive individual. I find the things I enjoy the most are things I can bring my personality into. I have been playing guitar for over ten years and my latest form of expression has definitely been my latte art. I am always cooking, drawing, writing music or finding new challenges to invest myself in.

Steven Hiking

What do you like to do when you’re not working?

A lot of my time out of the office is spent outside; I love cycling and hiking. If I’m not doing one of those, I am usually out drinking coffee, or craft beer, with friends. To wind down, you can find me playing Xbox with friends or finding new music to enjoy.

Family? Kids? Pets?

I live with my girlfriend of almost 6 years. We do not have any pets just yet and no kids. Definitely a dog in our future though! All the rest of my close family is in New York still.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you be and why?

There is a little island on the western edge of the Japanese island, Hokkaido, called Okushiri. My girlfriend's host uncle's family and her host grandmother live there and the island is still heavily rooted in more simple bartering systems based around fishing and other goods. That is the dream right there.

Steven - October Lively Libations

What products would you recommend from the BPS catalog and why?

I have been really into my smoothies lately. Everyone here knows I show up with one every morning. My go to is the Dr. Smoothie Blueberry Banana, with the Dr. Smoothie Leafy Greens Veggie Add-In, plus protein powder.

Anything else you would like to add?

Keep it real.