Meet our Judges
Derek Brown
Founder, Drink Company & Mindful Drinking Fest | Beverage Consulting and Training | Award-Winning Author | Mindful Drinking Educator
Charles Steadman
Director of Food & Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships at Virgin Voyages
Elliott Reibert
Bartender at Bambi Chicago & 2026 World Class U.S. Top 15 Finalist
John Maraffa
Corporate Beverage Manager at Landry's
Sarah Jane (Monroe) Curran
Director of Food and Beverage For US and Canada, Marriott International
Eric Hausser
Eric Hausser – Bartender Spirits Awards Judge
Jared Sowinski
Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza
