Local McDonalds is part of taste test

CADILLAC - Cadillac McDonald’s is one of about 100 Michigan locations taking part in a consumer taste test of McCafeȘ specialty coffees, including cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.

In 2005, local residents helped McDonald’s decide what kind of coffee beans to use in its Premium Roast Coffee. In addition to west Michigan, the other test markets are Greenville, N.C.; Rochester, N.Y. and Los Angeles.

As part of the program, McDonald’s has surveyed Cadillac customers within the past 30 days. Overwhelmingly, mocha was the customers’ favorite, yet locals also loved lattes.

The Cadillac restaurant features a newly created employee position called a barista who has been trained in the art of mixing espresso-based coffee drinks. They also are trained to translate the language used at other coffeehouses to take customers’ specialty coffee drink orders.

Hammar joins Cadillac Mortage

CADILLAC — Tia Hammar recently joined the staff of Cadillac Mortgage and Vickery Financial, LLC.

Upon the promotion of Jennifer Lorenz to executive administrator for Vickery Financial, Hammar will fill the position of receptionist for the office. Hammar has an extensive background in public relations.

Lorenz promoted at Cadillac Mortage

CADILLAC — Jennifer Lorenz was recently promoted to executive administrator for Vickery Financial.

Lorenz has been with the company three years.