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
Ben Calvi, Vermont Cider Company
Colin Schilling, Schilling Cider
Dave Takush, 2 Towns Cider House
Simon Ingall, Grisamore Ciderworks
Steve Garwood, Ragged Hill Cider
Jenn Root Martell, American Cider Association
Antiracism, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Chair: Maura Hardman, Seattle Cider Company
Ben Calvi , Vermont Cider Company
Hannah Ferguson, D.O.P.E. Cider House & Winery
Malaika Tyson, CiderSoms
Sean Tyson, CiderSoms
Miranda Bradeen, American Cider Association
Data Insights Committee
Chair: Casey Baxter, Blake's Cider
Aaron Sarnoff Wood, 2 Towns Cider House
Amy Nakashima, Vermont Cider Company
Darrin Wilson, Northwood Cider Co.
Eleanor Leger, Eden Cider
Lester Jones, National Beer Wholesalers Association
Education Committee
Chair: Darlene Hayes, All Into Cider
Jennie Dorsey, American Cider Association
Soham Bhatt, Artifact Cider
Tim Powers, Commonwealth Wine School
Max Finnance