Doug Przybyszewski (Prez-Buh-Shev-Ski), Regional Sales Manager for the southern region of the country, joined Houston’s in July 2015 bringing with him 26 years of sales experience to the Regional Team. Doug enjoys helping his customers acquire the product and information they need while gleaning any knowledge he can pertaining to the coffee industry. When asked for a quote about sales he said, “Don’t be afraid of customer objections, because objections are part of the process. Every objection you overcome is an opportunity to ask for the order.”

When he isn’t traveling to visit customers or working coffee shows, Doug enjoys his down time by getting up early to have time for himself and spending time with his family. His hobbies include strategic and historical board games (chess being a favorite), playing guitar, and listening to heavy metal music. He loves to delve into American colonial history, feudal era Japanese military history, or any other military history. He puts this passion into practice by making his own period correct clothing and equipment for “Living History Presentations.” When asked to elaborate on these presentations, Doug enthusiastically explained, “I’m a living history presenter, colonial era (1758-1780). I like to teach people about Carolina history, and how to track animals/people.” Teaching colonial survival skills to students, who come to the presentations and competitive black powder competitions (muzzleloading rifles), are also a part of his love of history.

Next time you speak to Doug ask him about his latest “Living History” experience or jam session and enjoy getting to know your regional!

Inside of the Indigent Hut. Photos courtesy of Doug

Indigent Hut, “basically lodging for people passing through, or people who weren’t soldiers but were under the protection of the fort during times of war or raids. It could also house merchants, clergy, or other tradesman who couldn’t stay in the barracks.”