Julie Beals has been Fresh Cup's editor since March 2005. Before joining the magazine, she worked as a national sales manager for an importer of commercial espresso equipment, and as a writer and editor for national and regional magazines and newspapers. Her experience in the specialty coffee industry combined with her many years as a journalist make her uniquely qualified for her role at Fresh Cup. Beals manages the magazine’s editorial staff and freelance writers, creates the editorial calendar, writes feature articles and keeps tabs on coffee and tea for Fresh Cup readers by meeting with industry professionals, attending trade events, and traveling to café cultures and origin countries.

Greg Ingram is Fresh Cup's National Sales Manager. Greg is a veteran sales and marketing professional who spent eight years in the broadcast industry before arriving at Fresh Cup in July 2003. He grew up in Portland, where he lives with his wife Angela, daughter Sylvia, and son Timothy. Greg loves to travel, play pool, and most of all, sleep, which is a rare luxury in his house these days. Greg's love for coffee, sense of humor and client-focused approach is sure to make your ad purchasing experiences at Fresh Cup enjoyable and successful.

Nicole Maas joins Fresh Cup as the Advertising and Sales Assistant. Originally from Quincy, Illinois, she attended Iowa State University, where she studied Art & Design. After finishing school in December, she made the long move to Portland, Oregon. While still not used to the rain, seeing the mountains is a welcome change from the Midwest. She has enjoyed exploring Oregon's wine country as well as Portland's many culinary offerings. The specialty food and beverage industry has always been an interest of hers, and she is thrilled to be learning more and more each day.