American Cider Association Committees
As an organization our engine is largely volunteer run. We count on our members to join our committees and help do the time consuming work that is needed to help the cider industry progress. We are grateful for the members who dedicate so many hours of work each year to help us achieve our mission.
Meet your current committee members below. Want to get engaged? Please fill out the contact us form at the bottom of the page.
Government Affairs Committee
Chair: Jeff Parrish, Portland Cider Company
Amy Stinson, Vermont Cider Company
Ben Calvi, Vermont Cider Company
Brooke Glover, Swilled Dog Cider
Charlotte Shelton, Albemarle Ciderworks
Colin Schilling, Schilling Cider
Dave Takush, 2 Towns Cider House
Doug Smith, Sly Clyde Ciderworks
Simon Ingall, Grisamore Ciderworks
Steve Garwood, Ragged Hill Cider
Zuzana Zvarova, Angry Orchard
Antiracism, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Chair: Maura Hardman, Seattle Cider Company
Ben Calvi , Vermont Cider Company
Hannah Ferguson, D.O.P.E. Cider House & Winery
Joshua De Loach, Pomme Pride
Katie Campos
Malaika Tyson, CiderSoms
Michelle McGrath, American Cider Association
Sean Tyson, CiderSoms
Seth Boeve, Virtue Cider
Terrence Gagala
Data Insights Committee
Chair: Casey Baxter, Blake's Cider
Aaron Sarnoff Wood, 2 Towns Cider House
Amy Nakashima, Vermont Cider Company
Brooke Glover, Swilled Dog
Darrin Wilson
Dave Takush, 2 Towns Cider House
Eleanor Leger, Eden Cider
Eric West, Cider Guide
Lester Jones, National Beer Wholesalers Association
Philippe Bishop, Alpenfire
Zack McIntosh, Slaughter Orchards
Education Committee
Chair: Darlene Hayes, All Into Cider
Chris Shields, Rhinegeist Cider
Jennie Dorsey, ACA
Michelle McGrath, ACA
Soham Bhatt, Artifact Cider