Volunteer Opportunities

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

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.

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Board of Directors

The 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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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
  • Tim McIntire
  • Joaquin Quiroz Jr
  • Phillip Saurer
  • Paul Tullar
• Board Liaison: Jeff Whipley
• Staff: Julia Herz

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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
  • Paul West
• Board Liaison: Jen Blair
• Staff: Amahl Turczyn, Julia Herz

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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: Jen Pereira
• Committee Members:
  • Jeff Anderson
  • Drew Beechum
  • Kevin Clare
  • Joe Crockett
  • Tim McIntire
• Staff: Paulina van Eeden Hill, Julia Herz

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Executive Committee

• Chair: Shawna Cormier
• Vice Chair: Drew Beechum
• Committee Members:
  • Gregory Roskopf
• Staff: Julia Herz, Paulina van Eeden Hill

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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, Paulina van Eeden Hill

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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, Paulina van Eeden Hill

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Homebrew Con Committee

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-chair: Dave Losh
• Committee Members:
  • Matt Burns
  • Colin Smith
• Board Liaison: Stephanie Butler
• Staff: Abby Mund

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National Homebrew Competition Committee

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
• Committee Members:
  • Mike Butler
  • Faith Faw
  • Benjamin Frymark
  • Ben Jankowski
  • John Moorhead
• Board Liaison: Stephanie Butler
• Staff: Ginger Ramos

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Staff

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Emeritus Members

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