American Homebrewers Association (AHA) volunteer leaders support the health of the AHA, our goals, vision and mission.
Get Involved
As of September 1, 2025, applications for AHA board service will be reviewed during our next placement phase in December 2025.
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Learn More
To read about AHA becoming an independent organization in January 2025, see the overview here. For questions, contact the AHA Executive Director.
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.
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, AHA Founding Board Vice-Chair
- Committee Members:
- Kevin Clare
- Kevin Goetz
- Tim McIntire
- Lyra Penoyer
- Joaquin Quiroz Jr
- Phillip Saurer
- Paul Tullar
- Interested? Apply to volunteer.
- Staff: Julia Herz, AHA Executive Director; Cody Matkin, AHA Operations Director
Community & Education
The Community and Education Committee will advance the AHA’s role as a catalyst for learning and connection within the homebrewing community.
- Co-chairs: Drew Beechum, AHA Founding Board Vice-Chair, and Doug Piper, AHA member
- Committee Members:
- Jeff Anderson
- Denny Conn
- Joe Crockett
- Rhantu Salazar
- Ed Stansel
- Paul West
- Interested? Apply to volunteer.
- Staff: Julia Herz, AHA Executive Director; Cody Matkin, AHA Operations Director
Events
The Events Committee will shape the vision and execution of in-person events that bring the AHA mission to life.
- Co-chairs: Sandy Cockerham and Gary Glass, AHA Founding Board of Directors
- Committee Members:
- Amanda Burkemper
- Matt Burns
- Mike Butler
- Stephanie Butler
- Steve Franklin
- John Hawkins
- Ben Jankowski
- Dave Losh
- John Moorhead
- Adam Reynolds
- Colin Smith
- Interested? Apply to volunteer.
- Staff: Julia Herz, AHA Executive Director; Cody Matkin, AHA Operations Director
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, AHA Founding Board Chair
- Committee Members: Drew Beechum, AHA Founding Board Vice-Chair
- Staff: Julia Herz, AHA Executive Director
Finance
The Finance Committee will safeguard the fiscal health and sustainability of AHA.
- Chair: Gregory Roskopf, AHA Founding Board Treasurer/Secretary
- Committee Members:
- Gary Glass, AHA Founding Board
- Mark Boelman
- Luis Frasson Nori
- Gary Glass
- Lou Justement
- John Szymankiewicz
- Interested? Apply to volunteer.
- Staff: Julia Herz, AHA Executive Director; Cody Matkin, AHA Operations Director
Staff
Emeritus Members
- Ray Daniels (Chicago, IL)
- Fred Eckhardt (Portland, OR) – In memorium
- Randy Mosher (Chicago, IL)
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