Candidate statements: 2027 new mexico brewers guild board of directors elections

Eddie Dominguez

Boxing Bear Brewing Co.

I've spent the last 11 years of my life working in the brewing industry and being able to have a career following my passion has been an extreme honor. From starting as a barback and cellerman to assistant brewer all over the country and now Head Brewer with Boxing Bear, I have seen so much change in our industry. Some for the better and some for the worse. I want to be a part of the change and bring my experience as a tool to help the local New Mexico breweries. The brewery scene has become such a huge part of my life and it's time for me to give back and help push our industry to the excellence it can be. I want to fight for all the friends I've made a long the way and be a voice to represent every brewery in New Mexico.

Jen Treu

Nuckolls Brewing Co.

Hi New Mexico Breweries, I am Jennifer Treu and have been a part of the brewery scene for the last 13 years, from California, Texas, and now New Mexico for the last 5. I am looking to contribute to the Guild to give back to the brewing community with any knowledge that I can contribute and learn along the way to make all of us brewery's better and more successful in the craft we love.

Gabe Alarid

Rio Bravo Brewing Company

I have been blessed to be part of the NM beer scene over the last decade and a half, having witnessed first hand the amazing work of the guild, its brewery members, and the hard work of the board members. I would love to continue the legacy of advocating and collaboration that is the spirit of the NMBG, and continuing to bring together NM breweries with the amazing community we are blessed to serve.

Gavin Whealy

Red River Brewing Company

As the Head Brewer and Distiller at RRBC, I have learned firsthand how to navigate wild seasonal demand swings, rising supply chain costs, and the unique challenges of brewing in a high-elevation resort town. I am running for the NMBG Board of Directors to share my hands-on cost-management and production planning strategies with breweries across the state so we can all build stronger financial resilience. My ultimate goal is to pay it forward by actively collaborating with fellow brewers, helping new breweries overcome the industry's steep learning curve, and working together to ensure New Mexico's craft beer scene remains profitable and thriving.

Holly Garand

Flix Brewhouse Coors

I want to serve on the NMBG Board because I care about the future of craft beer in our state. Growing up in New Mexico, I developed a deep appreciation for our local craft beer community and the people who make it special. Graduating from CNM’s brewing program and building my career here has made me passionate about giving back to the community that helped me grow. I want to help strengthen New Mexico’s beer scene, bring more people through brewery doors, and ensure our local craft beer community continues to thrive for years to come.

Weslie Rouse

Flock of Moons

I would like your support and your vote to be a member of the board of directors for the Brewers Guild of NM. I have really enjoyed being a part of the craft beer community, attending events both as an enthusiast and volunteer. A native New Mexican from Las Cruces, my experience in NM craft beer started in 2020 in the brewing program at CNM, but I worked in beverage retail and taprooms before then. Since, I have gained four years of production brewery skills and have made many friends and connections in the local industry, as well as the Pink Boots Society of which I am an active member. Now, I’m behind the bar serving delicious beer and connecting with our customers about the world of craft beer. I would like to serve the New Mexico beer community by doing my best on the board of directors. My goal is to serve our community by providing support, communication, and resources for our state breweries and to encourage them and advocate for their success.

Doug Osborn

Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op

If elected, my plan for the first few months is pretty simple: keep my head down, my mouth shut, and my ears open. I want to learn how the Board works, get to know the people involved, and figure out where I can actually be useful.