Jim comes from a beer wholesale family which started right after prohibition, all here in Indiana. So it was his first and only job. In 1995, he sold his distribution rights to Monarch Beverage here in Indianapolis and stayed there for 20 years. During his tenure at Monarch, he developed a specialty beer division called World Class Beverage that not only worked here in Indiana, but spread across other wholesalers in the U.S. World Class Beverage quickly received recognition by winning the first Craft Distributor of the year award in 2006. He has been very active in the craft beer world both in the state of Indiana and on the national scene. He worked with the BA in regards to the CBC and in the specialty wholesaler conference which helped give direction to wholesalers on the pros and cons of craft distribution. He Has done several presentations over the years for the NBWA and BA. Some of those lively debates included Steve Hindy from Brooklyn Brewery and Dale Katechis from Oscar Blues Brewery about selling beer by styles to Larry Bell about the three tier system. His passion for the Category and Segment has fueled this desire to help develop another distribution option here in Indiana to focus on Craft Beverage access to market and continued share growth. His other interest are all things outdoors and watching his grandchildren grow.

Chad comes from a diverse background on both the Distributor and Supplier side over the past 20 years, all in Beer. He spent 6 years with Monarch Beverage as a Salesperson and DM before moving to his 1st Supplier role managing the Scottish & Newcastle brands for Indiana & Kentucky where he and his distributor partners were successful in growing share for Newcastle Brown Ale specifically and among the highest growth rates across the U.S. In 2004, he was offered an opportunity to work for Heineken USA where he spent 11 years in a variety of positions ranging from Market Management, Business Development, and National Account sales. During his tenure at Heineken, he had the opportunity to be part of the launch and market execution of the highly successful “Most Interesting Man in the World” campaign that started in Austin, Texas. In an effort to gain a better work/life balance by cutting travel to focus on more time with his family and growing boys, he decided to pursue an opportunity with the Pabst Brewing Co in Regional Account Sales. Craftroads Beverage represents the perfect opportunity to focus on Quality, Education, and partnerships built around passion and stories shared between both Suppliers and Consumers.

Mike has surrounded himself in the craft industry for as long as he can remember with his first professional experience gained as a Managing Partner of a unique Craft Taphouse in Kokomo from 2001-2008. He later moved out to Pacific North West and worked for Click Distributing as a sales rep. Click was a Specialty Craft distributer that took the award of the 2nd Craft beer Distributor of the year. During this time, he got his passion in cellar aged beers and Sours ales. He then moved into the Retail side of business with Total Wine & More where he worked the retail side and managed there wine and beer team. He worked with local Winery’s and Brewery’s on events and taught Beer/Wine classes on a weekly bases for his staff and local patrons. Mike’s passion and experience within the various channels of the business has helped him appreciate the various layers of wholesale and retail.

Adam began his logistics carrier with FitzMark in 2008 and has been an integral part to their growth. Adam has worked in all facets of the industry from sales to operations and currently as a liaison between Craftroads and Fitzmark. His knowledge and experience gives way to a streamlined and efficient shipping process that embodies customer service. His passion for craft beer extends beyond the great taste and complex nature but into the great conversation that it creates.