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Keynote: The Wake Up Call

• Kevin Asato

  , Executive Director, National Black Brewers Association

  

  Kevin Asato

  Executive Director, National Black Brewers Association

  Kevin is a 30 year beverage industry expert with diverse experience in Adult Beverage, Non- Alcoholic Beverages and Carbonated Soft Drinks. He is credentialed as a Certified Spirit Specialist (CSS), WSET Wine Level 1, and working on his Cicerone Certification . His tenure with Anheuser Busch, Miller Brewing, PepsiCo, Dr. Pepper Snapple, Bacardi USA, and Republic National Distributing has enabled him to develop and execute Sales, Marketing, and Distribution plans across multiple channels in both state and national capacities. Kevin is committed to developing minority leaders and improving racial inequalities in the beverage and CPG industries. His passion for mentoring minority talent and advising beverage companies comes to life through serving on the board of the Uncle Nearest Venture Fund and his role as Managing Partner with Davin Brand Management. Both these entities facilitate the growth of BIPOC or female owned adult beverage companies. Outside of the beverage space, Kevin is an avid cyclist and poker player. He’s an active member of his community by volunteering his time and services to his local parish and AYSO Soccer. Kevin also assists the Los Angeles Sports Council, a sports trade association that leverages the Los Angeles sports ecosystem to have positive community impact. Participating as the Executive Director for NB2A is directly aligned with his core values and taps into all of his experiences and skills. He’s honored to be selected as the first Executive Director and to build the foundation that will fuel the growth of Black owned breweries, membership into the organization and celebrate the history and accomplishments of the Black brewers of America.

• Beny Ashburn

  , Co-Founder and The Dope CEO, Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.
• Teo Hunter

  , Co-Founder, Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.

• Kevin Asato, Executive Director, National Black Brewers Association
• Beny Ashburn, Co-Founder and The Dope CEO, Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.
• Teo Hunter, Co-Founder, Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.

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Breaking the 4th Wall: Beyond Beer Growth Drivers

• Merrilee Kick

  , Founder & CEO, BuzzBallz/Southern Champion

  

  Merrilee Kick

  Founder & CEO, BuzzBallz/Southern Champion

  Merrilee Kick is the CEO/Founder of BuzzBallz/Southern Champion LLC, the only woman-owned Distillery/Winery/Brewery combination in the United States. The Texas-based company manufactures ready-to-drink cocktails called “BuzzBallz” and “Uptown Cocktails”, as well as spirits like rum, vodka, gin, and bourbon. The family-operated company sells products in all 50 states and 27 countries and is home to over 855 employees. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Montana, an MBA from Texas Woman’s University, and she is recently an alumnus of Harvard Business School. She is married to her husband of 35 years, and has two children, who also work in the business with her. Merrilee received the Dallas Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO Award, EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Top Women In Grocery Award, and WPO/Chase Bank’s “50 Fastest” Woman Owned companies in the United States. She is also a winner of the Enterprising Women of the year award, and Enterprising Women’s Top 20 Award.

• Aimy Steadman

  , Co-Founder & COO, BeatBox Beverages

  

  Aimy Steadman

  Co-Founder & COO, BeatBox Beverages

  Aimy Steadman is a Co-Founder and COO at Future/Proof and creator of BeatBox Beverages - the World's Tastiest Portable Party Punch™. BeatBox is proudly a B Corps RTD beverage brand that offers fun & nostalgic flavors in a sustainable & resealable package. BeatBox is the number 1 fastest growing brand out of the top 10 RTD brands. With a deep passion for live music, and a community of super fans, BeatBox has become the brand that’s bringing the party to the alcohol industry. BeatBox Beverages is on track to see 160% growth in 2023. Aimy Steadman serves on the following nonprofit boards: Naturally Austin, Naturally Network, and Entrepreneurs Organization: Austin. Steadman has also received a handful of notable national as well as global accolades, most recently Austin Chamber’s A-List 2020 in addition to being featured in a recent book entitled The Immigrant Hustle.

• Clement Pappas

  , CEO, Stateside Vodka

  

  Clement Pappas

  CEO, Stateside Vodka

  Clement Pappas is CEO and part owner of Stateside Vodka in Philadelphia, PA. The craft vodka brand launched in 2015 and by 2018 was ranked the top selling Pennsylvania Distilled. The company launched its canned ready to drink (RTD) Stateside Vodka Soda line in 2021 and Surfside Iced Tea + Vodka in 2022. In just its second year on the market, Surfisde surpassed 1 Million case depletions and is rapidly expanding throughout the country. Prior to launching Stateside Vodka, Clement was CEO of Clement Pappas & Co., a leading national supplier of private brand juices. The company was founded in 1942 by his grandfather Clement, a hardworking U.S. immigrant who exemplified the American Dream. Growing up, the business played a central part in Clement's life, and he later worked in an executive capacity for the company for 15 years. Some of Clement’s key accomplishments included the turnaround of the company’s flagship NJ plant, startup of the company’s California manufacturing facility, and penetrating key national accounts such as Wal-Mart and Costco. Clement led the sale of the business to Lassonde Industries in 2011 and served as CEO until his exit in 2014. Prior to Clement Pappas & Co., he worked for Arthur Andersen Business Consulting in New York. Clement and his wife Lauren currently reside in Haddonfield, NJ with their two sons, Paul and Joseph. After tragically losing their premature son Peter in 2015, Clement and Lauren founded the Peter Joseph Pappas Fund with a mission to cure preeclampsia by 2050. Clement is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute, a member of YPO, and has served on numerous charitable and corporate boards. He earned his BSE from Duke University cum laude and his MBA from The Wharton School, where he was designated a Palmer Scholar.

• Merrilee Kick, Founder & CEO, BuzzBallz/Southern Champion
• Aimy Steadman, Co-Founder & COO, BeatBox Beverages
• Clement Pappas, CEO, Stateside Vodka

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Livestream & Networking Break

Finding Inspiration Outside of the Beer Aisle

• Dan Murphy

  , SVP of Marketing, Liquid Death

  

  Dan Murphy

  SVP of Marketing, Liquid Death

  Dan Murphy is SVP of marketing at Liquid Death, which makes health and sustainability 50 times more fun. As one of the fastest growing non-alc beverage brands of all time, Liquid Death is the first bold, hilarious beverage company focused on health and sustainability. We take the healthiest thing you can drink and package it into infinitely recyclable tallboy cans that can actually compete with the fun marketing of unhealthy brands across energy drinks, beer, and junk food. A portion of Liquid Death’s proceeds goes to nonprofits who are helping to fight plastic pollution and bringing clean drinking water to those in need. Prior to Liquid Death Dan had an advertising career building digital products (The launch of Domino's Pizza Tracker was one of his first) as well as just about anything that connects to the Internet (sites, apps, experiential, content). He also spent 3 years at Google playing with machine learning superpowers and has founded and helped build other startups, too.

• Skip Schwartz

  , Head Brewer, WeldWerks Brewing Company

  

  Skip Schwartz

  Head Brewer, WeldWerks Brewing Company

  Skip Schwartz is the Head Brewer at WeldWerks Brewing Company, located in Greeley, Colorado. Skip has been working in the craft beer industry for over 10 years and has experience in various roles, including sales, bartending, and production. Previously, Skip was the production manager at Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales in Denver, which led him to take on his initial role at WeldWerks as Special Project Manager. Later, he became the Innovation and Wood Cellar Lead and managed WeldWerks' highly-regarded barrel program while seeking innovative ways to enhance WeldWerks' already prestigious portfolio. Thanks to his success in this field, he was entrusted with the role of Head Brewer, where he continues to explore innovative approaches in the competitive beer market.

• Eddie Simeón

  , Co-Founder and CMO, Hella Cocktail Co.

  

  Eddie Simeón

  Co-Founder and CMO, Hella Cocktail Co.

  Eddie Simeón, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Hella Cocktail Co., grew up in a multicultural Mexican-Filipino-American family in Oakland, California. Like many grandchildren of immigrants, language was not his primary anchor to his roots. Instead, traditional comfort foods like enchiladas, lumpia, and calimanci were his gateway to the rich traditions of his familial homelands. Food is Eddie’s central connection to Mexican and Filipino culture, and as it turns out, his passion as a businessman. The intersection of culture and entrepreneurship becomes even more meaningful as Eddie passes on the traditions to his daughter and, now, you, the broader Hella Cocktail Co. community! With Hella, it’s more than a Margarita. Join us in celebrating the spirit of life.

• Amanda DeVore

  , Senior Director of Flavor Innovation, Molson Coors

  

  Amanda DeVore

  Senior Director of Flavor Innovation, Molson Coors

  Amanda DeVore is the senior director of flavor innovation for Molson Coors and has led category disruptive innovations for more than 15 years with the company. She has been instrumental in evolving Molson Coors flavor portfolio and most recently led the creation of Happy Thursday, a new bubble-free, spiked refresher launching nationwide March 2024. Amanda has a passion for developing successful partner and new-to-world alch-beverage innovations that tap into true consumer insights, whether it’s developing full flavor products like Simply Spiked with The Coca-Cola Company, which was the #1 flavor innovation when it launched in 2022, or creating the North American seltzer innovation pipeline for brands like Vizzy and Topo Chico Hard Seltzer. Amanda is passionate about bringing a new generation of younger, legal-drinking age consumers into the flavored alch-bev aisle, and evolving Molson Coors from a beer company to a full beverage company. When Amanda is not innovating breakthrough new products, you can find her spending time with her husband and two dogs or biking the lakefront in Chicago.

• Dan Murphy, SVP of Marketing, Liquid Death
• Skip Schwartz, Head Brewer, WeldWerks Brewing Company
• Eddie Simeón, Co-Founder and CMO, Hella Cocktail Co.
• Amanda DeVore, Senior Director of Flavor Innovation, Molson Coors

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Brewbound Live Pitch Slam Final Round

• Ryan Lake

  , Managing Director, Arlington Capital Advisors

  

  Ryan Lake

  Managing Director, Arlington Capital Advisors

  Ryan Lake is a Managing Director at Arlington Capital Advisors, a boutique investment banking firm focused exclusively on advising consumer businesses. He has over 20 years of investment banking and commercial banking experience and has sourced, structured, and negotiated over 60 transactions for beverage brands, suppliers, importers, distributors and retailers across beer, wine, spirits, RTD and non-alcoholic beverages. Ryan and the team at Arlington have successfully completed over $10 billion worth of transactions for beverage clients around the world.

• Carrie Yunker

  , Executive Vice President, Bell's Brewery

  

  Carrie Yunker

  Executive Vice President, Bell's Brewery

  Carrie Yunker leads Bell’s Brewery as Executive Vice President after joining the team as a receptionist over two decades ago. Holding multiple leadership roles within the company over the years, she has helped guide Bell's to national distribution with iconic brands such Two Hearted IPA and Oberon Ale. As Executive Vice President, Carrie is the visionary and leader behind Bell’s strategic plans. In addition, she works closely with New Belgium Brewing’s leadership team to position the breweries as leaders both in the craft beer industry and beyond. She supports 1300+ employees across the nation and oversees day-to-day company operations with a commitment to recognizing, elevating, and celebrating the individual value a person brings to the organization. Carrie is largely credited for developing Bell’s coveted people-centric culture. A prominent leader at Bell’s, in the state of Michigan, and within the industry at large, Carrie’s passion for positively impacting Bell’s coworkers and the community propels her desire for demanding more from business. She was a founding member of the National Craft Beer Human Resource Group, and is currently a board member of the National Women in Beer Alliance. She is deeply invested in her local Kalamazoo community, and she serves as chair of the Alumni Committee for the Kalamazoo Valley Community Foundation and a Director for Southwest Michigan First. In all she does, Carrie leads with a passion for doing right by people, and is committed to striving for a more inclusive and inviting work environment for all.

• Donn Bichsel

  , Founder, 3 Tier Beverages

  

  Donn Bichsel

  Founder, 3 Tier Beverages

  My career in the beverage industry started out on the retail side working at bars and restaurants in Chicago until my first supplier job with SAB selling Pilsner Urquell previous to their acquisition of Miller Brewing Company. Opportunity to build out a new sales team at Goose Island led me there during their transition from an externally led sales and marketing organization to recreation of an internal team. My next move was to Heineken/USA as a part of the Star Brand Imports team managing distributors along with developing and implementing the annual business plans across the Midwest. When Heineken made the decision to close our import division it led me back to craft beer and to Dogfish Head where the middle of America became my home managing their distributor side of the business along with On Premise National accounts. My final stop before beginning this next step was at Revolution Brewing back home in Chicago for the last eight years building out their sales, marketing and logistics side of the business from case zero. 3 Tier Beverages is based out of the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago where it shares office space with a wife, two daughters and a 100lb Chocolate Labrador who thinks he is a lap dog. 3 decades of genuine, authentic and real experience in the beverage industry working for you.

• Michelle Abdollah

  , Category Manager (Alcoholic Beverages), Extra Mile

  

  Michelle Abdollah

  Category Manager (Alcoholic Beverages), Extra Mile

  Alcohol Category Manager for ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC (EMCS), Michelle currently oversees all aspects of merchandising related to wine, beer, and spirits across the full network of over 700 licensed stations operating in 9 states. Michelle joined EMCS in October 2021 and comes with over 15 years of merchandising and operations experience. She has worked in both large format and c-store chains at Target and 7-Eleven. Before leaving 7-Eleven, she held the position of Store Readiness Manager for the Western United States covering all new store growth, acquisitions, and change of ownership. Prior to this, Michelle worked as a Business Consultant for a territory of franchised stores and served as the zone merchandising category lead for both alcohol and non- alcoholic beverages.

• Yair Tygiel

  , Founder, Sunboy

• Ryan Lake, Managing Director, Arlington Capital Advisors
• Carrie Yunker, Executive Vice President, Bell's Brewery
• Donn Bichsel, Founder, 3 Tier Beverages
• Michelle Abdollah, Category Manager (Alcoholic Beverages), Extra Mile
• Yair Tygiel, Founder, Sunboy

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Lunch, Sampling + Livestream

Be Fearless: Overcoming the Beer-iers to the Evolving Consumer

• Kaleigh Theriault

  , Director of Thought Leadership, Beverage Alcohol Vertical, NIQ

  

  Kaleigh Theriault

  Director of Thought Leadership, Beverage Alcohol Vertical, NIQ

  Kaleigh has 8 years of NIQ experience and considerable background working with clients in multiple categories. She has been involved with the Beverage Alcohol category for the last four years working on Thought Leadership and client specific business questions and projects. Kaleigh brings a unique skillset of analytic capabilities, as well as commercial selling story creation, and has significant background in bringing consumer insights to the forefront in support of sales trends. She has been pivotal in the NIQ strategy and tactics for Beverage Alcohol as the industry changes and develops.

• Stephanie Roatis

  , Analytics & Client Success Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages

  

  Stephanie Roatis

  Analytics & Client Success Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages

  Analytics & Client Success Consultant at 3Tier Beverages with experience working for national & craft Beer, Wine, & Spirits brands. Formerly with IRI’s strategic analytics practice working primarily with Bev-Alc & Protein clients, specializing in pricing, assortment, and media effectiveness. Chicago native with a passion for the outdoors and architecture.

• Kaleigh Theriault, Director of Thought Leadership, Beverage Alcohol Vertical, NIQ
• Stephanie Roatis, Analytics & Client Success Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages

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Conveniently Growing: Keys to Winning in C-Stores

• Michelle Abdollah

  , Category Manager (Alcoholic Beverages), Extra Mile

  

  Michelle Abdollah

  Category Manager (Alcoholic Beverages), Extra Mile

  Alcohol Category Manager for ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC (EMCS), Michelle currently oversees all aspects of merchandising related to wine, beer, and spirits across the full network of over 700 licensed stations operating in 9 states. Michelle joined EMCS in October 2021 and comes with over 15 years of merchandising and operations experience. She has worked in both large format and c-store chains at Target and 7-Eleven. Before leaving 7-Eleven, she held the position of Store Readiness Manager for the Western United States covering all new store growth, acquisitions, and change of ownership. Prior to this, Michelle worked as a Business Consultant for a territory of franchised stores and served as the zone merchandising category lead for both alcohol and non- alcoholic beverages.

• Dave Williams

  , VP Analytics & Insights, Bump Williams Consulting

  

  Dave Williams

  VP Analytics & Insights, Bump Williams Consulting

  Graduated from Penn State University in 2006 with a degree in Marketing. Dave began his career at Marketing Management Analytics (Ipsos MMA) as a Data Analyst, running sales regression models and market level analytics across various Retail and CPG clients. He left MMA and joined Nielsen in 2010, working up to the role of Client Manager. In this role, Dave led a team dedicated to Market Mix, Price/Promo and Consumer analysis for Procter & Gamble globally, spanning multiple categories and brands across their wide portfolio. In 2015, Dave left Nielsen to join BUMP Williams Consulting where he currently runs high-end analytics across the Beverage Alcohol universe. His key focus areas include Consumer Behavior, Pricing, Promotion and Retail Landscape for BWC’s Supplier, Distributor and Retailer clients.

• Michelle Abdollah, Category Manager (Alcoholic Beverages), Extra Mile
• Dave Williams, VP Analytics & Insights, Bump Williams Consulting

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Level Up Your Digital Strategy

• Ruby Martinez

  , Shopper Marketing Manager, Firestone Walker

  

  Ruby Martinez

  Shopper Marketing Manager, Firestone Walker

  Ruby Martinez has over 10 years’ experience in grocery retail, and most recently stepped into the world of Beer. She joined the Firestone Walker team in 2022 and supports the National Accounts team on shopper marketing initiatives for retailers across the country. Most recently Ruby has dived into each retailer’s online platform. Optimized brand content ensures a consistent and positive user experience. Ruby collaborates with Syndigo, Instacart, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Whole Foods, and more ensuring what is on the shelf matches online searches. This focus is essential in sharing the Firestone Walker brand story with each customer. Ruby is based in Paso Robles, California and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

• Ethan Stienstra

  , Founder, The E-Premise Group

  

  Ethan Stienstra

  Founder, The E-Premise Group

  Ethan, a visionary leader in the Beverage Alcohol industry, has a proven track record of success. His journey began at Molson Coors, where he spearheaded the growth of the Blue Moon Brewing Company. Under his leadership, the team used the Blue Moon orange garnish ritual to propel the brand to become the #1 craft beer. His successful tenure led to his appointment as the Brand Manager of Innovation for craft and import brands, overseeing brands like Blue Moon, Leinenkugel, Pilsner Urquell, and Peroni. Ethan then spent six years at New Belgium Brewing Company as Director of Innovation and Specialty Brands where he reimagined New Belgium’s portfolio strategy and approach. In 2021, capitalizing on his industry expertise, Ethan embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. He teamed up with Dan Kiefer, a renowned creative in the beer industry, to launch Ahead of the Curve Strategy. Their shared vision was to empower adult beverage companies by providing expert guidance in brand positioning, portfolio strategy, and creative needs. Fast forward to 2022, Ethan took a leap into the digital world by founding The E-Premise Group. This e-commerce firm has quickly become a trusted partner for over 30 alcoholic beverage companies. But Ethan didn’t stop there. He also forged a strategic alliance with Denver-based investment bank GLC Advisors to provide M&A consultancy services to adult beverage companies. Ethan’s multifaceted experience and forward-thinking approach have truly established him as a dynamic force in the Adult Beverage industry.

• Paul Reiter

  , Co-Founder & CEO, Great Notion Brewing

  

  Paul Reiter

  Co-Founder & CEO, Great Notion Brewing

  Paul Reiter is CEO and Co-Founder of Great Notion Brewing. There, he focuses on leading the company with a direct-to-consumer #keepbeerfun ethos. Prior to co-founding Great Notion with two friends in 2015, Paul led a digital archiving sales team for over a decade at a $100M software-as-a-service company. While there, he received an MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship from Babson. Earlier in his career, Paul worked in the public relations and advertising fields, founded a hip-hop record label, and ate his weight in cheesesteaks in Philly. He currently lives in Portland. OR with his wife and two daughters.

• Nichole Shustack

  , Counsel, McDermott Will & Emery

  

  Nichole Shustack

  Counsel, McDermott Will & Emery

  Nichole D. Shustack focuses her practice on alcohol trade practice, regulatory, commercial agreements and distribution matters. She represents companies in the alcohol beverage industry, including brewers, distillers and wineries and has in-depth knowledge of the legal, regulatory and distribution issues facing the industry. Prior to joining the Firm, Nichole acted as in-house counsel for eight years at one of the largest craft brewers in the world where she counseled on regulatory, distribution matters and represented the company in drafting complex commercial agreements. Since joining McDermott, she uses this experience to provide clients with business-minded and practical legal advice.

• Ruby Martinez, Shopper Marketing Manager, Firestone Walker
• Ethan Stienstra, Founder, The E-Premise Group
• Paul Reiter , Co-Founder & CEO, Great Notion Brewing
• Nichole Shustack, Counsel, McDermott Will & Emery

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Quali-Tea Competition: Hard Tea & Lemonade Challenger Strategies

• Jennie Ripps

  , Co-Founder & CEO, Owl’s Brew

  

  Jennie Ripps

  Co-Founder & CEO, Owl’s Brew

  Jennie Ripps is a tea sommelier, and co-founder and CEO of Owl’s Brew, a line of clean, great-tasting boozy beverages made with only good, whole ingredients. Jennie is co-founder of Wise Women Collective, Owl’s Brew's women-for-women initiative, dedicated to shining a light on women’s voices, and supporting women’s causes via charity partnerships. Jennie is co-author of Wise Cocktails: A DIY Guide to Crafting Tea-Based Cocktails. Jennie is a mentor for UPenn’s Professional Women’s Alliance. She is a graduate of Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses, and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Jennie & Owl’s Brew have been profiled by The Today Show, The New York Times, and Forbes, among others. Jennie resides in Connecticut.

• Bronya Shillo

  , Founder & CEO, Fishers Island Lemonade

  

  Bronya Shillo

  Founder & CEO, Fishers Island Lemonade

  Today, Fishers Island Lemonade is recognized as America’s Craft Lemonade Canned Cocktail, winning dozens of awards for its one-of-a-kind taste profile and commitment to high quality ingredients. When Fishers Island Lemonade launched in 2014, canned cocktails were not nearly the category they are today. “Ready to drink” beverages were largely unheard of, and the ones that were available were made with low-quality ingredients. Founder Bronya Shillo bet on herself in launching her premium, authentic canned cocktail with a vision for Fishers Island Lemonade, in effect pioneering a new beverage category. Bronya spent many summers on Fishers Island, NY, where her family owned and operated the Pequot Inn. She ultimately joined the family working at the Inn and took charge of creating the bar’s signature house cocktail, Fishers Island Lemonade, locally referred to as “Fishers” or “FIL.” It was the most popular drink served at the bar all summer long. Bronya had her “a-ha” moment one late evening while reaching into the cooler to grab a beer for a customer and thinking to herself, “I wish this were a can of Fishers.” This innovative idea set her on a quest to create Fishers Island Lemonade in a ready-to-drink cocktail in a can. It was Memorial Day weekend 2014, after two full years of development, when Bronya launched Fishers Island Lemonade, pioneering the RTD craft cocktail category as one of the first canned cocktails launched in the United States. With only an estimated 5% of craft spirit brands owned by women, Bronya launched her business idea in the early days of a growing trend. This originator in the canned cocktail category has set the stage for many new entrants - paving the way for success of the larger beverage segment. Fast forward to today, Bronya continues to grow her female-led company with a full family of Fishers Island Lemonade offerings and hitting new benchmarks: - Since the brand's inception, the portfolio of products have earned Platinum, Double Gold and Consumer’s Choice Award at the 2022 SIP Awards, Gold at the 2022 Beverage Testing Institute Spirits Review. - Recognized by Impact Magazine as a “Hot Prospect” brand three years in a row, from 2019-2021 - Fishers Island Lemonade is one of the Top 10 selling spirits-based RTDs on Drizly throughout the key summer holidays in 2020, 2021 and 2022. - Fishers Island Lemonade is committed to its philanthropic efforts that have been recognized each year since 2014, giving back to the Fishers Island community and in 2022 partnering with Take 3 from the Sea non-profit. - Bronya was a featured panelist at AdWeek’s “Taste of Brandweek” panel in 2022. - Distributed in 14 states, recently expanding south into SC and FL in 2022 and also online at https://buy.filemonade.com/.

• Dave Knospe

  , Senior Director of Brand & Innovation, New Belgium

  

  Dave Knospe

  Senior Director of Brand & Innovation, New Belgium

  Since joining New Belgium Brewing in 2019, Dave Knospe has led the record-breaking Voodoo Ranger brand to its coveted ranking as the top selling IPA in the United States. With a keen eye for brand development and strategy, Dave's leadership led to the top selling craft beer launch in history - Juice Force IPA. As Senior Director of Brands at New Belgium, Dave oversees a portfolio of national craft beer brands, and continues to drive innovation pushing outside of the craft category. Dave has nearly 15 years of marketing experience focused on consumer-packaged goods, including a stint at Nestle Purina where he led the development of The Service Dog Salute – a program designed to raise awareness and funding to train rescue dogs to become certified service animals for veterans suffering from PTSD. Dave holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the University of Miami and earned an MBA from Poole College of Management at N.C. State University. In his free time, Dave chases his two-year-old around the house, explores the natural wonders of Colorado, and spends entirely too much time watching Baltimore sports teams.

• Jennie Ripps, Co-Founder & CEO, Owl’s Brew
• Bronya Shillo, Founder & CEO, Fishers Island Lemonade
• Dave Knospe, Senior Director of Brand & Innovation, New Belgium

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Brewbound Live Pitch Slam Winner Announcement

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Wrap Party