I'm a 36 year old interactive media professional by day and reside in southern Illinois. When I'm not knee deep in new media project development and sales management, I spend a considerable amount of my time talking, writing and educating about my passion - craft beer. I have been a devoted fan and proponent of craft and specialty beer for over 15 years and have garnered a considerable amount of industry experience I apply to all of my beer-related endeavors.

I document my passion regularly under the moniker "the Beer Philosopher" on www.beerphilosopher.com.

I am also a writer and blog personality for Beer Connoisseur Magazine, a freelance beer writer with published work in both print and online media and an independent consultant for several retail and restaurant establishments, including Kindling Spirits.

My latest endeavor is a comprehensive social network of nearly 1,000 active members, to date, dedicated to craft and specialty beer called the Aleuminati - the (not so) secret society of better beer drinkers. You can find The Aleuminati at www.aleuminati.com.

I am a member of the American Homebrewers Association, a Certified Beer Server through the Cicerone Certification Program and an intrepid homebrewer of questionable talent.
Specialties:

Interactive media marketing and monetization, event marketing and promotions, brand positioning, Host and consultant for beer-related events such as beer dinners and on-site tasting events, as well as consultant for serving procedures, brand and style standards, glassware selection and general beer retailing.