Brewery Safety: Protecting People from Floor to Mind

Jackie St. Louis, DPA, MSC, LMHC, MHP is a licensed mental health therapist, organizational consultant, and thought leader working at the intersection of behavioral health, leadership, and culture.

With over two decades of experience across clinical practice, public service, and systems-level consulting, he helps individuals and organizations navigate complexity, build resilience, and create more human-centered environments.

Jackie’s voice extends beyond the therapy room and boardroom. Through his writing, speaking, and community engagement, he explores the human experience with depth and honesty—challenging individuals to reflect, grow, and reconnect with what matters most.

Whether guiding a client, facilitating a room, or writing for a broader audience, Jackie brings a steady presence, thoughtful insight, and a commitment to helping people and systems become more aligned, intentional, and whole.

Brewery Safety: Protecting People from Floor to Mind

Ryan Hibler is an Occupational Health Consultant for Oregon OSHA with over 10 years of experience.  Working with a diverse array of employers has given Ryan practical experience in assisting employers with providing a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment. Ryan has worked with breweries throughout the state and has been the Oregon OSHA liaison to the Oregon Brewer’s Guild for the past three years. Ryan enjoys Oregon’s brewing culture both professionally and recreationally.

Beyond the Bar: Turning Taprooms into Profit Engines

I'm very proud to own and operate Threshold Brewing with my husband Jarek, now going on 8 years. We're a small craft brewery located in our own SE Portland neighborhood of Montavilla. My previous professional background is in healthcare communications and event management, with a career spanning 18 years here in Portland. 

As a small business owner, I’ve had the honor of serving on the board of the Montavilla East Tabor Business Association, and as a woman in beer, I’ve served on the Pink Boots Society National Scholarship Committee as well as the elected co-leader of Portland’s Pink Boots Chapter.

With Threshold, and perhaps especially as a self-distributed and self-funded brewery, higher margin taproom sales have been on the top of my mind every single day, and plenty of sleepless nights. How do we channel local energy, how do we curve the midweek slump - or even weekend slump - and how do we sustain momentum. Essentially: what consistently draws customers, why, and at what cost.

I’ve learned a heck of a lot over the past few years and I’m looking forward to sharing some of the principles and approaches that have allowed our taproom to flourish.

Beyond the Bar: Turning Taprooms into Profit Engines

Brian Bovenizer is the Marketing Director for Fort George Brewery. Brian studied Audio Engineering and Music Business in Kalamazoo, MI, and Chicago, IL, while working various jobs as a distribution merchandiser, craft beer retailer, and brewpub server with a short stint as an outdoor illuminations specialist for a pest control company. Dropping out of school to move to Astoria, Brian has been under the employ of Fort George since 2009. 

Next-Gen Oregon Hops: Harnessing Heritage, Science, and Collaboration

My name is Max Coleman, and I am the Farm Operations Manager for Coleman Agriculture here in the Willamette Valley. I’ve been getting paid to work on the farm since 2004 and made the transition from seasonal work to full-time in 2019. Since returning to the farm post-college, I have been focused on farming hops, brewer relations, and learning the ins and outs of the family business. I also represent hop growers for Hop Growers of America, Hop Research Council, and chair the Government Affairs Committee for the Oregon Hop Commission.
Some of my work interests involve brewer-grower connections, hop quality and kilning, hop industry dynamics, and drinking cold West Coast IPAs. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, spending quality time with my family, and drinking cold West Coast IPAs.

Relationship Management: How Brands and Distributors Build Productive Partnerships

Adam Milne is owner of Old Town Pizza, Baby Doll Pizza & award-winning Old Town Brewing. Founder of GoSelfDistro, a new collective of more than 40 self-distributing breweries and cideries. GoSelfDistro highlights the local economic benefits of self-distribution and provides beer and cider buyers with one place to find self-distro offerings.

Moderator: Beyond the Bar & Relationship Management

With over 20 years in the craft beer industry (yet sadly, zero beer tattoos), I currently serve as the Director of Member Services for the Independent Brewers Alliance (IBA), a craft beer specific purchasing co-op.

I started my journey in on-premise programming at Miller Brewing and have been "wearing all the hats" ever since. My background spans every facet of the business:

• Executive Leadership: Recently served as President of Resident Brewing Co. and acted as a fractional CEO for various breweries.

• Consulting & Strategy: Founded E3 Craft Strategies, guiding brands through growth, supply chain, and distribution management for over a decade.

• Brand Building: Built sales teams and distribution networks from the ground up for "unicorn" brands Oskar Blues and Ninkasi, and launched the industry disruptor Brew Pipeline.

• Education: Former instructor for Portland State University’s Business of Beer program; I continue to speak and mentor to help industry peers find success.

Relationship Management: How Brands and Distributors Build Productive Partnerships

Robby Roda is the founder and owner of Day One Distribution, a specialty craft beer distributor based in Portland, Oregon.  Launched in the summer of 2016, the company initially focused on bringing in-demand small craft beers from Southern California to the Portland market but has since expanded to distribute over many breweries nationwide and partner with some of the best and newest local breweries.

In recent years, Day One Distribution has grown significantly, adding a partnership with Lime Ventures Imports in August 2024 to distribute over 35 international brands (including Cantillon and Fantome) and expanding its wholesale footprint for Great Notion Brewing throughout Portland.  The company’s retail network spans over 600 to 800 locations across Oregon, and Roda also co-founded Stoup Distro in Washington to support independent brewers outside his home state.