MISSION, VISION, OUR TEAM

ABOUT THE GUILD

Who is the NC Craft Brewers Guild?

The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild (NCCBG) is a not-for-profit trade association that works to make North Carolina a nationwide leader in craft brewing. Our mission is to promote North Carolina as The State of Southern Beer, advance the interests of NC craft breweries, and position NC as a leader among the best craft beer states in the nation.

WE PROMOTE…

North Carolina craft breweries, craft beer, and the statewide brand of NC Beer increasing visibility on a state, national, and global level.

WE PROTECT…

North Carolina’s brewing industry with proactive legal advocacy and legislative lobbying at both the state and federal levels.

WE PREPARE…

the NC craft beer industry by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and support among members, and providing low-cost education and reliable resources.

Meet the Guild Team

  • Lisa Parker

    Lisa Parker

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Russ Haddad

    Russ Haddad

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

  • Shannon Taylor

    Shannon Taylor

    COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS MANAGER

  • Sam Salvato

    Sam Salvato

    SOCIAL MEDIA & BRAND MANAGER

Board of Directors

  •  Les Stewart, President

    Les Stewart, President

    Trophy Brewing - Raleigh, NC

  • Rick Benfield, Vice President

    Rick Benfield, Vice President

    Cabarrus Brewing - Charlotte, NC

  • Lynne Mason, Treasurer

    Lynne Mason, Treasurer

    Lost Province Brewing Company - Boone, NC

  • Brian Quinn

    Brian Quinn, Secretary

    Atomic Clock Brewing Company - Durham, NC

  • Lynn Auclair

    Lynn Auclair

    Deep River Brewing Co. - Clayton, NC

  • Chris Creech

    Chris Creech

    Glass Jug Beer Lab - Durham, NC

  • Adam Glover

    Adam Glover

    King Canary Brewing Co. - Mooresville, NC

  • Brian Grossman

    Brian Grossman

    Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. - Asheville, NC

  • Alex Leonard

    Alex Leonard

    Eno River Brewing Co. - Hillsborough, NC

  •  Josh Patton

    Josh Patton

    Wooden Robot Brewery - Charlotte, NC

  • Matt Shortway

    Matt Shortway

    Shortway Brewing Co. - Newport, NC

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