ABOUT US

Board Of Directors

Board Officers:

Aaron Wilson (French Broad River Brewing Company)
President

Katie Smith
Vice President

David Byer (Diatribe Brewery)
Treasurer

Sasha Bynum (Terra Nova)
Secretary

Board Members at Large:

Pete Langheinrich (Asheville Brewing Company)
Andrew Ross (The Whale Craft Beer Bar)
TJ Gardner (Sierra Nevada Brewing Company)
Ben Colvin (Devil’s Foot Beverage)
Jessica Burgess (Morrisette Packaging)
Mike Semenec (DSSOLVR)
Harrison Fahrer (Cellarest Beer Project)

Advisory Board:

Hilary Davenport (Forvis, Non-voting Financial Seat)
Hayley R. Wells (Ward and Smith, P.A., Non-voting Legal Seat)
Louise Bijesse (UpTalent Consulting, Non-voting HR Seat)

Executive Director: 

The Alliance was formed in February 2009 as a trade and membership organization dedicated to promoting Western North Carolina craft beer and breweries. The ABA’s primary mission is promote WNC-crafted beer and provide member education and support. 

To get in touch, email us at info.ashevillebrewersalliance@gmail.com or fill out the form below.