Executive Office
Grace Connolly
Executive Assistant to the President
Federal Affairs
Eric Bunning
Director, Federal Affairs
Elizabeth Baker
Federal Affairs Assistant
Mission Statement
The purpose of the National Beer Wholesalers Association is to provide leadership which enhances the independent beer distribution industry; to advocate before government and the public; to encourage the responsible consumption of alcohol; and to provide programs and services that will benefit its members.
What Is a Beer Distributor?
America's beer distributors may be most recognizable as the people driving beer trucks down your local streets, delivering beer to neighborhood stores and bars. But there’s much more than meets the eye − independent beer distributors are licensed by both the federal and state governments and help brewers and importers of all sizes grow by delivering a wide selection of brands to retailers through a safe, transparent and accountable system.
Annual Report
The NBWA 2019-2020 Report provides an update on the association’s activities, including NBWA’s advocacy initiatives and membership programs.
Meet the Staff
Legal & Industry Affairs
Sarah Lamson
Industry Affairs Assistant
Communications & Public Affairs
Allison Schneider
Senior Director, Communications
Annele Jones
Manager, Public Affairs
Maggie Clare
Editorial Assistant
Membership & Meetings
Tracey Anderson
Senior Director, Meetings and Events
Jackie Furdyna
Manager, Membership Development
Jenna Sugg
Coordinator, Membership and Meetings
Finance & Administration
Rita Figueiredo
Accounting and HR Manager
Margaret “Cos” Manner
Senior Director, Information Systems
Tiffany Bennett
Receptionist