Beam 2026 Annual Conference

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Panel: We do Things Differently Here: Education (Room Senate Chamber)

18 Mar 26

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Panel: We do Things Differently Here: Education

Speaker(s): Lisa Wicker, Director of Distilling, Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.; Joseph O'sullivan, Master Distiller, Minden Mill Distilling; Thomas Bard, Lead Draft Mule, The Bard Distillery; Michael Voils, Distillery Manager, Suntory Global Spirits

Moderator(s): Kevin Baldridge, Education Coordinator, James B. Beam Institute for KY Spirits; Brian Christensen, Brand Consultant, Glencairn Crystal;

Join us for a panel discussion focused on opportunities to elevate the American spirits workforce through stakeholder-driven development of learning pathway standards!

Moderators:

Kevin Baldridge, Education Coordinator, James B. Beam Institute for KY Spirits
Brian Christensen, Brand Consultant, Glencairn Crystals

Panelists:

Lisa Wicker, Director of Distilling, Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
Joe O'Sullivan, Master Distiller, Minden Mill Distillery
Thomas Bard, Founder/Owner, The Bard Distillery
Michael Voils, Distillery Manager, Suntory Global Spirits

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