Craig Celebrates 15 Years at Dillanos

Roasting Supervisor

In Spring of 2010, Craig Westphal joined the roasting department at Dillanos Coffee Roasters. Today, he supervises the department.

Applying the Core Value that resonates the deepest to Craig, Embrace Change and Reevaluate Systems, roasting exceptional coffee at scale requires a personal connection to both the process and the people participating in it.

“When a batch of coffee is being roasted, the operator is continually making adjustments to the fuel and airflow to achieve the desired roast profile.” Craig reflects, “My role as the Roasting Supervisor is no different. Every day is different. Volumes, coffees, equipment needs, and scheduling is ever-changing.”

In many ways, Craig represents the best of Dillanos Coffee Roasters. A passion for quality, a spirit of community-first, and the humility to continue to learn and grow–even fifteen years later.

Dillanos is proud of Craig’s expertise as a professional coffee roaster on a very competitive national stage.

A Culture of Family & Friendship

“Although the company has grown significantly over the last fifteen years, it still retains a feeling of being small and encouraging a family culture”, Craig shares.

Like most staff at Dillanos, the relaxed family atmosphere is a huge perk. Our Co-CEOs David J. Morris and Chris Heyer firmly believe in balancing hard work with plenty of fun, always building meaningful connections with one another.

Coffee Recommendation

So which coffee is the personal favorite of the guy in charge of roasting our coffees?

It’s the original Dillons Blend!

Craig loves the consistency of Dillons Blend, and its flexibility to taste great when brewed using any method. From espresso to pour over, Dillons Blend can’t be beat.

Specialty Coffees

Second to Dillons Blend, Craig’s next go-to is the Dillanos Limited coffee currently featured. These rotating coffees are often highly-sought after and not widely available within the industry. Thanks to the ongoing connections Dillanos maintains with growing regions around the world, we often have access to micro-lots provided by farms pushing the limits or refining traditional practices.

“The Limited line of coffees continuously display unique flavors that show off the care that been dedicated to them at every step along their journey.” He continues, “From where and how the coffee is grown, to the manner in which they were meticulously processed, and, of course, how the coffee was roasted to perfection here at Dillanos” leadership and staff alike agree with how special the Dillanos Limited coffees are.