2019 Speakers

The Summit brings together a collection of professionals who educate and inspire the craft beer revolution in California. Below is a list of 2019 Summit speakers.

Ken Grossman

Founder, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Garrett Oliver

Brewmaster, Brooklyn Brewery

Jamie Floyd

Founding Brewer, Ninkasi Brewing Company

Kim Jordan

Co-Founder, New Belgium Brewing Co.

Sierra Grossman

Second Generation Owner, Vice President, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Vinnie Cilurzo

Co-Owner, Russian River Brewing Company

Natalie Cilurzo

Co-Owner, Russian River Brewing Company

David Walker

Co-Owner, Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Dr. Bart Watson

Chief Economist, Brewers Association

Dr. Janel Jackson-Beckham

Diversity Ambassador, Brewers Association

Lori Ajax

Chief, California Bureau of Cannabis Control

Lynne Weaver

Owner of Three Weavers Brewing Co.

Jeff White

CEO, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Jay Goodwin

Co-Founder, CEO, The Rare Barrel

Jim Woods

Co-Founder, Woods Beer Co.

Lee Riegler

Supervising Agent in Charge, ABC

John Martin

Owner, Drake's Brewing Co.

Bob Kunz

Owner, Highland Park Brewery

John Palmer

Author of How to Brew, Palmer Brewing Solutions

George Thornton

Owner, CEO, The Homebrewer SD

Harrison McCabe

Brewer & Barrelmaster, Beachwood BBQ and Brewery

John Byrne

National Accounts Director, Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Justin Catalana

Co-Founder, CEO, Fort Point Brewing

Dan Drown

Owner, Drown Consulting

Virginia Morrison, Esq.

CEO, Co-Founder, Chief Legal Officer, Second Chance Beer Co.

Amy Lessa

Partner, Fisher & Phillips

Brittney Berg

West Coast Technical Sales Manager, Lallemand Brewing

Jason Mussetter

General Manager, Mussetter Distributing

Katie Marisic

Federal Affairs Manager, Brewers Association

Derek Gallanosa

Head Brewer, Moksa Brewing Co.

Julia Herz

Craft Beer Program Director, Brewers Association

Neil Witte

Quality Ambassador, Brewers Association

John Stier

Sustainability Mentor, Brewers Association

Brian Brewer

Brewer, Co-Owner, HopSaint Brewing Company

Steven Roberts

Founder, HopSaint Brewing Company

Ilana Steffen

Co-Founder, Trademark Brewing Co.

Sterling Steffen

Co-Founder, Trademark Brewing Co.

Larissa Larrabee

Co-Founder, Big Stump Brewing Co.

Alex Larrabee

Co-Founder, Big Stump Brewing Co.

Ryan Wheaton

Founder, Craft Brew Creative

Nick Longo

Owner, Longo Designs

Dan Spears

President of Industry Relations and Marketing, BMI

Megan Walker

Attorney at Law, Fisher & Phillips

Lance Shaner

Co-Founder, Co-Owner, Omega Yeast Labs

Jeremy Raub

Co-Founder, Eagle Rock Brewery

Marvin Maldonado

Owner/Operator, Federalist Public House & The Neighborhood Pizzeria

Alyssa Pereira

Journalist, SFGATE, San Francisco Chronicle

Seth Klann

Owner, Mecca Grade Estate Malt

Josh Cody

Founder, Owner, Colorado Malting

Amy Spackman

San Diego Chapter Leader, Pink Boots

Henry Nguyen

Co-Founder, Monkish Brewing Co.

Kolaan Busbice

Head Brewer, Modern Times Beer

Kenny Daniels

"Somm Kenny"

Chef Jerry Su

Co-Founder, Eagle Rock Public House

Chris Sarette

CFO, Modern Times Beer

Chef Kelly Kim

Founder and Executive Chef, Yellow Fever

Dr. Henry “Hoby” Wedler

Founder and Director, Accessible Science & Food and Beverage Sensory Expert.

Chef Ken Stewart

Executive Chef, Aquarium of the Pacific

Erik Fowler

Education and Engagement Curator, White Labs

Chris Dunn

Founder, Delta Pacific Beverage

Daniel Drennon

Publisher, Editor, Head Writer, Beer Paper

Justin Kendall

Journalist, Brewbound

Sarah Bennett

Journalist, Editor, Media Educator, Long Beach Post

Blanca Quintero

Chapter Lead, Pink Boots Society Los Angeles

Chef Joshua Peavey

Executive Chef, Continental Catering

Pat Fahey

Content Director, Cicerone® Certification Program

Aaron MacLeod

Director, Hartwick College Center for Craft Food and Beverage

Anna Schulze

Songwriter, Artist, Producer, BMI

Curtis Davenport

Co-founder and Head Maltster, Admiral Maltings

Marie Davenport

Owner, Lime Ventures

“Dr.” Bill Sysak

Owner, Founder, Wild Barrel Brewing Co.

Chef Mike Almos

Circa

Michael Moore aka “Big Mike”

Beer Educator & Food Specialist

David Macon

Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Firestone Walker Brewing Company

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