about us
Brewery Strong is a non-profit organization that seeks to strengthen the craft brewing industry by developing and disbursing scholarships to educational opportunities within the industry, to provide opportunities for craft brewery employees and craft beer establishments to grow in their profession, and to act as a support safety net for employees of the industry.
Meet Our Team
Brewery Strong is guided by a 5 member Board of Directors and several Trustees
Board of Directors
President: Rob Callaghan, Klyr Rum
Vice President: John Couchoud, South Jersey Beer Scene
Treasurer: Krystle Lockman, Axe & Arrow Brewing
Secretary: Matt Czigler, Czigmeister Brewing Co
Board Member: Alexis Degan
Trustees
Al Gattullo, Craft Beer Cast
Augie Carton, Carton Brewing
Hillary Barile, Rabbit Hill Farms
Jason Goldstein, Icarus Brewing
Jordan Crawford, Circle Liquors
Jon Henderson, Good Time Tricycle
Leah Pizoli, Mechanical Brewing
Mike Kivowitz, New Jersey Craft Beer
Vic Sbailo, South Jersey Beer Scene
Our Mission
Brewery Strong supports the craft brewing industry through education, empowerment, and financial aid.
Our Values
We strive to go above and beyond for our clients no matter the challenge. We aim to deliver our very best work every single day across our services.
Our Goals
Education
Through the establishment of scholarship programs for beverage makers, servers, and sellers, Brewery Strong strives to create a more powerful craft beverage community.
Growth
Brewery Strong looks to help grow the craft beverage industry through hosting events that bring people to the craft and bring craft to the people.
Support
Born out of the deepest need of the pandemic, Brewery Strong will always strive to be a safety net to the employees working in the craft beverage industry.
"Brewery Strong stepped up for the industry quickly in a time of need (the pandemic). We were happy to partner with them then and look forward to helping them continue to support the industry going forward!”
Axe & Arrow Brewing