Our BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Charley Hamilton - President
Charley Hamilton is the owner and COO of Dreaming Creek Brewery in Richmond KY. In his spare time, he likes to visit other breweries and try different beers. He is also a private pilot and loves to fly around the state chasing an early Saturday breakfast in a hanger somewhere.
Kate Russell - Vice President
Kate Russell is the founder and co-owner of Hopkinsville Brewing Company. She currently serves as the operations manager and one of the company’s two brewers.
She has won notable awards that have had a positive impact in Hopkinsville and beyond.
Kate is a fermentation science instructor at Madisonville Community College and serves on the program’s advisory board, as well as the boards for both the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library and the Minority Economic Development Initiative. She is an active member of the Pink Boots Society and currently serves as the Kentucky chapter’s collaboration brew day coordinator.
Kate is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She earned her bachelor’s in psychology from Cornell University and her master’s degree from Auburn University’s Brewing Science and Operations program.
Outside of work, Kate is the single baseball/volleyball mom of two amazing teenagers, Bobby and Maeby.
Dale Shinkle - Treasurer
Owner/Operator at 3rd Turn Brewing, with two brewery locations: Jeffersontown (Jefferson Co) and Crestwood (Oldham Co). Primary responsibilities at 3rd Turn are as CSG (Chief Spreadsheet Guy)/ Brewcountant for the business, plus coordinating with any regulators, accountants, banks or anyone likely to wear a suit. Dale is a CPA with over 20 years experience in the corporate world and equally long with brewing. In his spare time, Dale enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, or visiting other breweries.
Kelly Hieronymus - Secretary
Kelly Hieronymus is the Marketing & Creative Director and a managing leader at West Sixth Brewing, proudly working for the company since 2012. Throughout her time there, Kelly has stretched across many areas of the business, from bartending to event planning, all while building a completely in-house marketing program at West Sixth. Born and raised in Kentucky, you can find her drinking West Sixth IPA in the kitchen, after a bike ride, and outdoors with friends.
Andrew Bishop - 859 South Representative
Daniel Stroud - 606 Representative
Daniel Stroud
Co-Founder & Head Brewer, Jarfly Brewing Company
Entrepreneur, Artist, Musician, Kentucky Born Lunatic
Doug Laramie - 270 Representative
Doug is a passionate KY brewer, pharmacist, and father of two girls. He opened Henderson Brewing Company in July 2018 with his business partners and has loved every minute of being a part of the industry in the commonwealth.
Jessy Harding - Executive Director (non-board member)
Andy Reynolds - 859 North Representative
CEO & Head Brewer - Alexandria Brewing Company
Andy started out making hard cider in 2007 while he was deployed in Iraq serving as a Combat Engineer in the United States Army. He was introduced to “real beer” when he was able to spend some time in the Bavarian region of Germany as a soldier in 2005. After he got home from Iraq, a friend of his introduced him to home brewing. Andy was hooked on the process of brewing, which often helped soothe the troubled mind he brought back. After reading every book he could get his hands on related to brewing, Andy applied to Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL. There, he received a degree in Advanced Brewing Theory, priming him with the knowhow to get Alexandria Brewing Company up and running.
Leah Dienes - 502 Representative
I’m a partner and head brewer for Apocalypse Brew Works in Louisville, KY. I’m also the 502 Representative on the Board of the KGB and Chair of the Equity and Inclusion Committee. When I’m not working in the brewery I travel to various competitions (GABF etc.) to use my skills as a BJCP National Beer, Cider and Mead judge. I’m also an avid video gamer!
Katie Molck - Marketing Director (non-board member)
Jessy and Katie, a dynamic duo shaping the craft beer landscape for a combined 25 years.
Jessy, a powerhouse in events, marketing, operations, and leadership, has been the driving force behind seamless and engaging experiences, from conceptualization to execution. Her strategic approach ensures not just successful events but also a cohesive company culture that resonates with both staff and consumers.
On the other side of the spectrum is Katie, a zealot in marketing, brand development, ideation, and design. With a knack for translating concepts into ideas and stories, Katie has played a pivotal role in crafting unique brand identities that resonate with the diverse craft beer audience.
Together, Jessy and Katie form a formidable team, seamlessly blending operational excellence with creative prowess to propel craft beer to new heights.