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.

You can read about our committees and who is currently on them below. Want to get engaged? Please fill out the contact us form below.

Government Affairs
Government Affairs Committee
  • Chair: Michelle McGrath, American Cider Association
  • 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
  • Jeff Parish, Portland Cider Company
  • Justin Heilenbach, Citizen Cider
  • Simon Ingall, Grisamore Ciderworks
  • Steve Garwood, Ragged Hill Cider
  • Zuzana Zvarova, Angry Orchard
Antiracism
Antiracism, Equity & Inclusion Committee
  • Chair: Olivia Maki, Redfield Cider Bar & Bottleshop
  • Ben Calvi , Vermont Cider Company
  • Hannah Ferguson, D.O.P.E. Cider House & Winery
  • Joshua De Loach, Pomme Pride
  • Katie Campos
  • Malaika Tyson, CiderSoms
  • Maura Hardman, Seattle Cider Company
  • Michelle McGrath, American Cider Association
  • Sean Tyson, CiderSoms
  • Seth Boeve, Virtue Cider
  • Terrence Gagala

 

Data Insights
Data Insights Committee
  • Chair: Michelle McGrath, ACA
  • Aaron Sarnoff Wood, 2 Towns Cider House
  • Amy Nakashima, Vermont Cider Company
  • Brooke Glover, Swilled Dog
  • Casey Baxter, Blake's Cider
  • 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
Education Committee
  • Chair: Darlene Hayes, All Into Cider
  • Chris Shields, Rhinegeist Cider
  • Jennie Dorsey, ACA
  • Michelle McGrath, ACA
  • Soham Bhatt, Artifact Cider
  • Tim Godfrey

 

 

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