Rob Tod founded Allagash Brewing Company in 1995 with the goal of giving people new experiences with craft beer. Rob continues to be an involved leader who takes pride in knowing and interacting with employees in every department at the brewery. Rob is the past Chair of the Brewers Association trade group and received the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Producer in 2019. When he is not working, you might find him surfing, skiing, or working on his barn. Rob lives in Falmouth with his wife Betsy and two children.

Celine Frueh has worked in the HR field for over twenty five years. Since 2012, she has spearheaded the HR function at Allagash. Celine serves on the Human Resources Committee for the Portland Museum of Art, and on the Employer’s Council for the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute. She is also active in the Craft Beer Human Resources group, and served on the Executive Committee for five years. Outside of work, she enjoys good food, live music, and as much time as possible spent outdoors. Celine lives in Falmouth with her husband Ben and their three children.

Mark Buonomo is the Senior Category Manager for Beer, Wine, and Spirits at Global Partners, based in Newton, Massachusetts. He leads assortment strategy and supplier partnerships across a large convenience retail network spanning the Northeast, Virginia, and Texas. A recognized expert in beverage alcohol category management, Mark brings more than a decade of experience driving growth through data-driven insights, emerging consumer trends, and strategic collaboration with brewers, suppliers, and distributors. A frequent industry speaker, Mark has presented at the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia and the 2026 CSP Cold Vault Forum in Chicago. He is also a two-time finalist for CSP's Category Manager of the Year in Alcohol (2025 and 2026). Known for translating consumer insights into retail strategy, Mark brings a retailer's perspective on what it takes for brands to succeed in today's evolving and highly competitive beverage alcohol marketplace.

Trevor Tyler is the Vice President of Beverage Operations for Eureka! Restaurant Group. In this role, Tyler is responsible for overseeing Eureka!’s and La Popular's ever-evolving and cutting-edge beverage program with an emphasis on craft beer, whiskey, and agave spirits, and curating unique menus featuring inventive craft cocktails that are both experimental and approachable. Originally from Southern California, Tyler received his bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. He has continued to pursue educational opportunities within the beverage industry, becoming a certified Cicerone®?, one of roughly 3,500 in the world. Additionally, he is a member of the Guild of Sommeliers, which sets the global standard of excellence for beverage services within the hospitality industry. Named one of FSR’s‘40 Restaurant Stars on the Rise”, Tyler is a true go-getter and expert when it comes to beer, wine, and spirits. Trevor has also been featured in Tequila Aficionado Magazine. In addition to holding the Vice President of Beverage title for Eureka! Restaurant Group, he also spearheads the restaurant group’s Whiskey Club Program and Agave Spirits Club, a monthly distillery subscription boasting over 1,200 members. These programs are focused on sourcing single barrel picks of whiskey and agave spirits for members of each club respectively. In his free time, you can find Tyler exploring new restaurants and bars or rooting on his hometown team, the LA Dodgers, during baseball season. He currently resides in Fullerton, California with his wife and son.

Tara Hankinson is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of TALEA Beer Co., New York City’s first woman- and veteran-owned production brewery. Blending an NYU Stern MBA and a corporate marketing background at The New York Times and PwC with a passion for hospitality, she set out to disrupt a male-dominated industry. Under her executive leadership, TALEA has scaled from a single Brooklyn flagship in 2021 to five additional high-volume taprooms across NYC, actively expanding the craft beer market to underserved female consumers. Her work in pioneering this inclusive, approachable space earned her a spot on Inc.’s Female Founders list. When she isn’t scaling the business or launching high-profile collaborations with brands like The New York Public Library, Tara can be found enjoying a sour while watching her 3 young children.