Professional Certifications
Co-founder and Vice-President of the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame, recognizing and honoring those who helped to build the craft beer industry, and inspiring its next generation
More than a decade of craft beverage experience, across multiple verticals and roles
Presently serving on advisory boards for two growing beverage brands
Founder of Fresh Pitch Beverage Consulting, which helped nearly 70 beverage companies on 3 continents to succeed
Currently active on committees with 6 trade organizations
Have facilitated placements for more than 60 professionals across all levels of the industry
Have led and advised strategic leadership of multiple platforms and growth companies related to craft beverages
Currently serving on the Brewers Association DEI marketing and Communications Subcommittee
Freelance writer with credits and published work in PorchDrinking, Beer Charlotte, Brewbound, and more
Career
Qualifications
Advanced Cicerone - One of the first 200 in the world
Certified Pommelier - One of the first 100 in the world
WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits - With distinction
Certified Cheese Scholar
(Af)ficia(NA)do Certified in Non-Alcoholic Beer
Certified Specialist of Wine - In progress
Speaking
Engagements
Featured speaker at the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference
Presenter at more than 15 conferences annually
Host or panelist on more than 20 webinars or virtual presentations annually
More than 10 podcast appearances each year
Multiple television appearances as an industry subject matter expert
Master of Ceremonies for Craft Beer Professionals Connects - Portland
Affiliate Instructor for the University of North Carolina - Charlotte, Chattahoochee Technical College, and the University of Vermont’s brewing business programs
Co-founder of Court Shoes Only, a collaborative beer initiative that has raised more than $55,000 to date for ACEing Autism
Member of the National Black Brewers Association
Active supporter of the Pink Boots Society and Lifting Lucy
Philanthropy
