Meet the team
2026 Foundation Officers
Jeff Bowers– 2026 Foundation President
How long have you been a brewmaster?
Coming soon!
What is your favorite beer to brew?
Coming soon!
What is your favorite beer to drink?
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What are you looking forward to most at this year's TC Brew Fest?
Coming soon!
Andrew Smith – 2026 Foundation Vice President
How long have you been a brewmaster?
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What is your favorite beer to brew?
Coming soon!
What is your favorite beer to drink?
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What are you looking forward to most at this year's TC Brew Fest?
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Steve Vitek- 2026 Foundation Treasurer
How long have you been a brewmaster?
Coming soon!
What is your favorite beer to
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What is your favorite beer to drink?
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What are you looking forward to most at this year's TC Brew Fest?
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John Beard – President Emeritus
How long have you been a brewmaster?
Since 2012
What is your favorite beer to brew?
All beers. I don't really have a favorite to brew. Each brew-day has it's own challenges and rewards.
What is your favorite beer to drink?
I have a few. I really enjoy a good Wee Heavy Scotch Ale. IPA goes without saying. Then Belgium style, Belgium Sours and Spontaneous Fermented Ales.
What are you looking forward to most at this year's TC Brew Fest?
To have a successful event, and of course THE BEER.
Gerry Solorzano (Gerry The Pirate) - Founder, President Emeritus, & Ambassador
How long have you been a brewmaster?
9 years
What is your favorite beer to brew?
I don’t have a favorite beer to brew but the last I brewed was an Imperial Cream ale with Orange and Vanilla.
What is your favorite beer to drink?
Sours
What are you looking forward to most at this year's TC Brew Fest?
Cooler Weather? More beer!
Jessica Hibberd – 2026 Foundation Secretary, Sponsorship Chair, President Emeritus
How long have you been a brewmaster?
I became a brewmaster’s assistant in 2014 when I married my husband, Peter, who makes exceptional beers.
What is your favorite beer to brew?
Coconut porter
What is your favorite beer to drink?
Anything sour and/or funky
What are you looking forward to most at this year's TC Brew Fest?
I am looking forward to enjoying a wide variety of delicious craft beers while paying tribute to our community’s many veterans.
Barb Faehnle - 2026 Foundation Member at Large
How long have you been a brewmaster?
Coming Soon!
What is your favorite beer to brew?
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What is your favorite beer to drink?
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What are you looking forward to most at this year's TC Brew Fest?
Coming Soon!