Executive Committee:
- Chair: Kara Pawlusiak (President) – Simple Roots Brewing
- Bob Grim (Vice President) – Foam Brewers
- Heather Kraemer (Secretary) – Kraemer & Kin
- Nina Hurley (Treasurer)– Good Measure Pub & Brewery
Events and 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: Hannah Goldman – Vermont Brewers Association
- McKenzie Bearup – Foam Brewers
- Amy Lieblein – Switchback Brewing
- Terry Thompson – Prohibition Pig
- David Schulz – Goodwater Brewery
- Emily Provost – von Trapp Brewing
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
- Scott Gawitt– Vermont Pub & Brewery
- Chris Kesler – Black Flannel Brewing Company
- Bob Foley – Foley Brothers Brewing
- Bob Montgomery – Hill Farmstead Brewery
- Bill Mares – House of Fermentology
- Paul Sayler – Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
- Avery Schwenk – Hermit Thrush Brewery
- Jack Droppa – Weird Window Brewing
- Terry Thompson – Prohibition Pig
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
- Chris DeMasi – Switchback Brewing Company
- Anna Novine – Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
- Tom Everett – von Trapp Brewing
- Jack Kern – Amherst Labels
- Carra Cheslin – Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Technical and 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
- Steve Parkes – Drop-In Brewing
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee:
- Chair: Geoff Sewake – Whirligig Brewing
- Nina Hurley – Good Measure Pub & Brewery
- Amy Todd – BIA Diagnostics
- Heather Kraemer – Kraemer & Kin
- Marissa – Zero Gravity Craft Brewery
