Executive Committee:
- Chair: Kara Pawlusiak (President) – Simple Roots Brewing
- Bob Grim (Vice President) – Foam Brewers
- Morgan Capron (Secretary) – Switchback Brewing Co.
- Nina Hurley (Treasurer)– Good Measure Pub & Brewery
Events & Marketing Committee:
The purpose of the Events Committee is to increase traffic to our brewer’s taprooms and further cultivate and engage Vermont craft beer lovers by hosting events throughout the year. The purpose of the Marketing Committee is to facilitate internal and external communications for the VBA, and to promote and strengthen the culture of craft brewing in Vermont.
- Chair: Kara Pawlusiak – Simple Roots Brewing
- McKenzie Bearup – Foam Brewers
- Amy Lieblein – Switchback Brewing
- Terry Thompson – Prohibition Pig
- David Schulz – Goodwater Brewery
- Emily Provost – von Trapp Brewing
- Claire Babilonia – Four Quarters Brewing
- Claire Spies – The Brewery at American Flatbread & Idletyme
- Lewis Maschmedt – Four Quarters Brewing
- Madisyn Larson – Two Heroes Brewing
- Gracie – Kraemer & Kin
Government Affairs Committee:
The purpose of the Government Affairs Committee is to assure a healthy brewing industry within the state by developing and articulating to the industry a consensus from within membership as it relates to regulatory, legislative and governmental affairs.
- Chair: Matt Wilson – Zero Gravity Craft Brewing
- Chris Kesler – Black Flannel Brewing Company
- Bob Montgomery – Hill Farmstead Brewery
- Shaun Hill – Hill Farmstead Brewery
- Paul Sayler – Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
- Jack Droppa – Weird Window Brewing
- Terry Thompson – Prohibition Pig
- Matt Nadeau – Rock Art Brewery
Sustainability Committee:
The mission of the Sustainability Committee is to provide outreach and education to guild membership by establishing an archive of information and expertise on brewery sustainability and best management practices.
- Chair: Bob Grim – Foam Brewers
- Dan Sartwell – Black Flannel Brewing Company
- Tony Morse – Switchback Brewing Company
- Anna Novine – Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
- Tom Everett – von Trapp Brewing
- Jack Kern – Amherst Labels
Technical & Education:
The purpose of the Technical and Education Committee is to provide education and training to member brewers with the goal of improving and maintaining the highest quality standard of beer brewed in this State.
- Chair: Terry Thompson – Prohibition Pig
- Andrew Godiksen – 14th Star Brewing
- Jack Droppa – Weird Window Brewing
- Alex Camilliere – Burlington Beer Company
- Lewis Maschmedt – Four Quarters Brewing
- Mark Leopold – Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee:
- Chair: Nina Hurley – Good Measure Pub & Brewery
- Amy Todd – BIA Diagnostics
- Marissa Capua – Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
- Scott Miley – VIP
- Geoff Sewake – Whirligig Brewing
