1. Membership

Volunteer Opportunities

American Homebrewers Association (AHA) volunteer leaders support the health of the AHA, our goals, vision and mission.

📌 Board Elections Open: AHA members can cast a vote for the new AHA Board, now through March 29.

Get Involved

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the AHA! It’s members like you who make our association great. At this time, all committee seats are filled. Your name and information will be kept on file for the next round of committee assignments, expected in Q4 2026, or sooner if new committees or subcommittees are formed.

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Learn More

To read about AHA becoming an independent organization in January 2025, see the overview here. View the AHA’s Bylaws here.

Committees

Serving on an AHA committee means representing the spirit of homebrewing—its creativity, community, and shared joy. As a volunteer, you help shape the AHA and support the experience of thousands of homebrewers. Review the volunteer guide to learn more about committees and expectations.

Founding Board of Directors

The Founding Board is accountable for oversight that will lay the foundation for AHA independence as a new 501(c). The Board of Directors is also responsible for strategic direction and oversight of the Association’s affairs. 

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Drew Beechum

Pasadena, CA

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Shawna Cormier (Chair)

Seattle, WA

Brewers Association Board of Directors Representative

Sandy Cockerham

Indianapolis, IN

Gary Glass

Gary Glass

Longmont, CO

Gregory Roskopf

Gregory Roskopf

Indianapolis, IN

Clubs

The Clubs Committee will strengthen and support AHA-sanctioned homebrew clubs by fostering leadership development, sharing best practices, and cultivating a thriving network of local communities.

  • Chair: Drew Beechum
  • Vice-Chair: Kevin Goetz
  • Committee Members:
    • Kevin Clare
    • Kevin Goetz
    • Tim McIntire
    • Joaquin Quiroz Jr
    • Phillip Saurer
    • Paul Tullar
  • Staff: Emily Hughes, Julia Herz

Community & Education

The Community and Education Committee will advance the AHA’s role as a catalyst for learning and connection within the homebrewing community.

  • Chair: Drew Beechum
  • Vice-Chair: Doug Piper
  • Committee Members:
    • Jeff Anderson
    • Denny Conn
    • Joe Crockett
    • Lyra Penoyer
    • Ed Stansel
    • Amahl Turczyn
    • Paul West
  • Staff: Emily Hughes, Amahl Turczyn, Julia Herz

Data Task Force

The Data Task Force helps the AHA steward members’ value and trust by improving how we understand, measure, and communicate the member experience and AHA member value.

  • Chair: John Hawkins
  • Board Liaison: Drew Beechum
  • Committee Members:
    • Jeff Anderson
    • Drew Beechum
    • Kevin Clare
    • Joe Crockett
    • Tim McIntire
  • Staff: Sara Bagdadi, Julia Herz

Executive Committee

  • Chair: Shawna Cormier
  • Vice Chair: Drew Beechum
  • Committee Members:
    • Gregory Roskopf
  • Staff: Julia Herz, Cody Matkin

Finance

The Finance Committee will safeguard the fiscal health and sustainability of AHA.

  • Chair: Gregory Roskopf
  • Vice-Chair: Mark Boelman
  • Committee Members:
    • Joshua Jacoves
    • Lou Justement
    • Daniel Podratsky
    • John Szymankiewicz
  • Staff: Julia Herz, Cody Matkin

Governance

The Governance Committee will promote organizational excellence through sound governance practices. The Committee will ensure alignment with AHA’s mission, values, and strategic direction by upholding accountability, board and committee development, and policy integrity.

  • Chair: Shawna Cormier
  • Vice-Chair: Drew Beechum
  • Committee Members:
    • Gregory Roskopf
  • Staff: Julia Herz, Cody Matkin

Homebrew Con Committee

Formally an events subcommittee, the Homebrew Con Committee will define the vision and implementation of Homebrew Con, the world’s largest homebrew celebration, hosted by the American Homebrewers Association, to fulfill the AHA mission.

  • Co-chairs: Dave Losh
  • Vice Chair: Gary Glass
  • Committee Members:
    • Matt Burns
    • Steph Butler
    • Chris Frey
    • John Moorhead
    • Colin Smith
  • Staff: Andrea Olmos Tejado, Abby Mund

National Homebrew Competition Committee

Formally an events subcommittee, the National Homebrew Competition Committee will guide the vision, standards, and execution of the National Homebrew Competition to ensure a fair, consistent, and mission-aligned program that celebrates and advances homebrewing.

  • Chair: Charlie Harr
  • Vice-Chair: Jen Pereira
  • Chair Emeritus: Sandy Cockerham
  • Committee Members:
    • Mike Butler
    • Steph Butler
    • Faith Faw
    • Benjamin Frymark
    • Ben Jankowski
    • John Moorhead
  • Staff: Ginger Ramos, AHA Membership Coordinator
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Staff

Julia Herz, AHA Exec. Director

Lyons, CO

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Emeritus Members

  • Ray Daniels (Chicago, IL)
  • Fred Eckhardt (Portland, OR) – In memorium
  • Randy Mosher (Chicago, IL)