Meet OUR Board OF DIRECTORS
These are the lovers, the fighters and the makers of our craft beer.
Jeremy Kinter
NMBG Board President
Finance, Marketing, Membership, & Events/Fundraising Committees
Tractor Brewing Co. - (https://getplowed.com)
Jeremy has worked for Tractor Brewing Company for 9 years. He started out has an Events & Marketing Assistant, moved to Events & Marketing Director, and has be Operations Manager for the past two years as well.
Kristy Bounds
NMBG Secretary
Membership, Marketing, & Events/Fundraising Committees
Steel Bender Brewyard - (https://steelbenderbrewyard.com)
Kristy moved to NM in 2008 for the sunshine and food but stayed for the beer. She started in the beer industry in 2019 as a student in the Brewing Program at CNM and as a server in 2020 at Brew Lab 101. Kristy gained brewing experience at Sidetrack Brewing Co. under the mentorship of David Kimbell formerly of Sidetrack Brewing Co. and CNM. Kristy graduated from CNM with an Associates Degree in Brewing and Beverage Management in 2022. She currently works at Steel Bender Brewyard in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque as a Shift Brewer. Kristy is also involved with the NM Chapter of the Pink Boots Society which is an organization that helps women and non binary individuals advance their careers in the fermentation industry through education. She will bring her passion for beer, enthusiasm for the industry and attention to detail to the board to help spread the word that New Mexico beer is world class. She believes our state should be recognized for the wealth of knowledge our brewers hold, from the smallest stovetop home brewer to the largest production brewery established over 35 years ago. Kristy is just beginning her career in this industry and wants to ensure New Mexico's craft beer story is told.
Eddie Gutierrez
NMBG Board Member
Finance & Membership Committees
Downshift Brewing Co.- (https://www.downshift.beer)
Eddie started his journey in craft beer in Texas and moved to Ruidoso to open Downshift Brewing Co. His dedication to his local community after the fires and floods is inspiring. He joins the guild with fresh eyes and an outside perspective for non-Albuquerque based NM breweries.
Jen LeVasseur
NMBG Board Vice President
Finance, Marketing, Membership, Nominating, & Events/Fundraising Committees
Ponderosa Brewing Co. - (https://ponderosabrewing.com)
After living in Asia for 13 years and drinking beer all over the world, Jen decided to make the move to New Mexico in 2022 to attend the CNM Brewing Program. After receiving her brewing certificate, Jen then worked as a Packaging Technician and Cellar Person at Marble Brewery, where she gained invaluable experience from some of the best brewers in the state. In July 2024, Jen took over as Head Brewer at Ponderosa Brewery. In addition to already being an active participant in NM Brewers Guild events, she is involved with the New Mexico chapter of the Pink Boots society, an organization that supports women and non binary individuals in the fermentation industry. Jen is proud to be a part of the New Mexico craft beer community. She hopes to be able to share her passion and enthusiasm for the industry in order to help showcase the excellence of New Mexico craft beer to all.
Josh Trujillo
NMBG Vice President
Finance & Membership Committees
La Cumbre Brewing- (https://www.lacumbrebrewing.com)
Josh joined the industry in 2008 at Marble Brewery and was fortunate enough to learn my chops from two of the best brewers in the world, Daniel Jaramillo and Ted Rice. He started in the pub as General Maintainence/Janitorial Dude and has worked his way through the ranks to achieve the title of Master Brewer.. He is proud to have achieved some of the most recognized accomplishments and accolades in the beer industry, and looks forward to further helping the New Mexico beer industry and the community that surrounds it.
Ebbie Edmonston
NMBG Executive Director - (director@nmbeer.org)
Raised in Phoenix, Arizona Ebbie got to experience a lot of what the Southwest has to offer. Between visiting the Grand Canyon, going to school in Sedona, and yearly trips to Santa Fe’s Indian Market, she is a true Southwesterner at heart.
Ebbie moved to New Mexico in 2014 and immediately fell in love with the New Mexico beer community. She started her journey by working at Duel Brewing and learning the basics of beer. She continued her beer education by becoming a Cicerone Certified Beer Server and is actively working towards becoming a Certified Cicerone. Her position at Rowley Farmhouse Ales gave her the opportunity to become an expert in Belgian Beer styles. Her passion for beer exceeds tasting, as she also makes a conscious effort to educate and to encourage those around her about the history of beer. Ebbie is an active member of the New Mexico Pink Boots Society and plans to continue the efforts to raise awareness of women in the alcohol industry and advocate for fair treatment for all.
She believes beer is a common thread, it is a tool to bring people together and it’s something that can be shared regardless of who you are or where you came from. It’s this magic that has inspired Ebbie to pursue this craft, and to be driven to push the beer community of New Mexico to the next level.
Stevo Jeter
NMBG Board Treasurer
Finance & Membership Committees
Ex Novo Brewing Co. - (http://www.exnovobrew.com)
“My name is Stevo Jeter. I am currently the General Manager of Ex Novo Brewing Co in Corrales, NM. I am honored to say I've been a part of Ex Novo NM since we opened our doors in May of 2019. Before craft beer, I spent 17 years as a Morning Show host on the largest reaching FM Station in the state of NM. As a voice on a non-profit radio station I was able to connect and make an impact with many other outstanding non-profits throughout New Mexico. I have always had a deep love for this state, and am thankful that I get to be a part of our incredible craft beer community. Last year, Ex Novo was able to bring 26 breweries together for a collab fest, and raise money for the Somos Unidos Foundation. I had great pride in being a part of that amazing event that brought so many breweries together, and it's why I am throwing my name out there to potentially be a board member for the NMBG.”
Cordell Rincon
NMBG Board Member
Membership Committee
Sidetrack Brewing Co. - (https://www.sidetracknm.com)
Cordell is the head brewer at Sidetrack Brewing Co. and has been a part of the beer community for 10+ years. He has a dry sense of humor and likes wet beer.