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.

Chris Swersey lives in Salmon, Idaho. He serves as competition manager, organizing and executing the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions. He also organizes the Beer Sensory Evaluation Program and serves as a staff member of the Events and Technical committees and several subcommittees.