Chris Barna
Bar Manager at Proof, 2022 Top 50 US World Class 2023 Top 30 US World Class, Charleston
2022 Top 50 US World Class, 2023 Top 30 US World Class.
Meet our Judges
Michael Dziedzic
Bar Director at Aruns Thai Restaurant, Chicago
Valerie Cao
Director of Operations & Beverage Director, Le Colonial, Chicago
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Damian Langarica
TOP 100 World Class 2023, TOP 50 World Class 2022, Bartender at Next of Kin, Philadelphia
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Fatima Butler
Founder at Rooted in Hospitality, Chicago
Elliott Ernst
Country's Top 100 World Class Bartenders and Mixologist, Rockford