Bob Pease served as president and CEO of the Brewers Association from 2014 until his retirement in early January 2025. During his 32-year tenure at the Brewers Association, Bob held various positions and was responsible for the strategic development and execution of the association’s mission across membership, events, media relations, and government affairs. He was a tireless advocate for small brewers, helping to strengthen their voice in Washington, D.C. In 2020, his efforts culminated in the passing of the Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act as part of the year-end COVID-19 relief package. Bob was twice named "Beer Industry Person of the Year" by Brewbound and was regularly recognized as one of the top lobbyists in Washington, D.C.

Katie Marisic dedicated a decade of service to the Brewers Association, most recently as Senior Director of Federal Affairs, during which time she was recognized multiple years as one of Washington’s top lobbyists. Based in D.C., she planned and executed legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to expand the association’s federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to joining the BA, Katie was Vice President of Political Affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions, and she got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native and longtime craft brewing supporter, Katie helped open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C., in 2013. When she’s not championing the craft brewing community, you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

Chuck joined the Brewers Association staff in 2013 after a long career as a craft brewer. He opened Tennessee’s first brewpub, Boscos, in 1992. As an owner and director of brewery operations for Boscos Brewing Company, he opened additional brewpubs in Memphis, Nashville, and Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2007, Chuck opened and operated Ghost River Brewing in Memphis. He has served as chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Advisors, chair of the Association of Brewers Board of Directors, and was a member of the first Board of Directors for the Brewers Association. In his capacity as technical brewing projects manager, Chuck works with the Technical Committee and the safety, sustainability, quality, draught beer quality, engineering, and supply chain subcommittees to encourage and facilitate best practices in all phases of Brewers Association members' brewery operations.

Bob Pease served as president and CEO of the Brewers Association from 2014 until his retirement in early January 2025. During his 32-year tenure at the Brewers Association, Bob held various positions and was responsible for the strategic development and execution of the association’s mission across membership, events, media relations, and government affairs. He was a tireless advocate for small brewers, helping to strengthen their voice in Washington, D.C. In 2020, his efforts culminated in the passing of the Craft Beverage Modernization & Tax Reform Act as part of the year-end COVID-19 relief package. Bob was twice named "Beer Industry Person of the Year" by Brewbound and was regularly recognized as one of the top lobbyists in Washington, D.C.