Lacie Bray: CEO, Business Manager, and Co-owner
Dates: 2013 - Present
Items: Mug and Paddle
We wanted to share a little about our team with you all with a new series called Ozark Show and Tell. We strive to make Ozark a community hub for everyone in the area, but it has also become a community for everyone working here. Our fearless CEO, Business Manager and Co-owner, Lacie, is kicking off the fun. Her items are a paddle representing her years as a white water rafting guide and her favorite coffee mug.
Rachel Doss: Taproom Employee
Dates: 2022 - Present
Items: Asa, Fern, and Zach
Rachel has been such a joy ever since she started two years ago. She is invaluable behind the bar but also helps out in so many other ways. Her Ozark Show & Tell items are her two dogs, Asa and Fern, and her husband, Zach. When Rachel isn't at Ozark, you can catch her on a hike, making sourdough, or caring for her fish tanks and plants! Thank you for everything you do at Ozark, Rachel. We are lucky to have you on our team!
Jessey McCormick: Director of Hospitality
Dates: 2015 - Present
Items: Thrifted Ceramic Mug & Cat Skull
Jessey, our Director of Hospitality, leaves her creativity and energetic attitude in everything she does at Ozark! From crafting slushies and cocktails, decorating the taproom, creating beer signs, social media, and more — she's truly a jack of all trades. For her items, she brought in a thrifted ceramic mug and a cat skull! Jessey is the thrifting queen and has quite an eclectic collection of taxidermy. Thank you for all you do Jessey, we couldn't make it without you!
Savannah Pelley: Taproom Employee
Dates: 2024 - Present
Items: Mini Monstera and Original Painting
Meet Savannah! She joined our team this year and fit right in from day one. She is such a talented taproom employee with a fantastic personality. Her Show & Tell items? Her favorite house plant, a mini monstera, and one of her original paintings! She loves painting, hiking, and thrifting in her spare time. We’re so excited to watch her grow with us.
Andy Coates: Production Manager and Co-owner
Dates: 2013 - Present
Item: Tintype Family Photograph
Up next in the Ozark Show and Tell series is Andy Coates. Andy has been in the beer industry for quite some time! Our Production Manager and Co-owner is the heart and soul of Ozark, and his item is a tintype family photograph. Anyone who knows Andy can attest to his family’s importance, and he has made everyone at Ozark feel like family, too!
Terance McDavid: Brewer
Dates: 2023 - Present
Items: Izzy Jr. & Snax
The show goes on! Next in the lineup is Terance McDavid - brewer, outdoor enthusiast, and cat lover. For his items, he wrangled his cats, Izzy Jr. and Snax, up to show off their beauty and mind-blowing juggling skills. Terance has been a terrific addition to the team and we're so glad he and his partner, Izzy, made the move to NWA in the spring of 2023!
P.S. Izzy Jr. and Snax are arguably the best cats around!
Reid Walker: Cellarman
Dates: 2018 - Present
Items: Kaley & Mabel
We're progressing nicely in our Ozark Show & Tell series! Next up is Reid Walker. Reid's been with Ozark since 2018 and originally started as a bartender. Over time he transitioned into a cellarman role and learned all the tricks and trades of producing beer. He is integral to keeping the ship moving with his hard work and positive attitude. Lucky for us Reid brought in his beautiful wife Kaley and their precious daughter Mabel to show off his wonderful family who he loves dearly!
Travis Lorton: The Fixer
Dates: 2014 - Present
Item: Ozark Hat & Himself
Travis Lorton has been part of Ozark for ten years. His item is our classic black patch hat, which is very fitting because he wears so many hats here! He is aptly named “The Fixer” because he helps out whenever and wherever needed without complaint. He has his hand in production, sales, line cleaning, and even crafting our cocktails. We couldn’t do it without him.
Hannah Gillham: Bartender
Dates: 2021 - Present
Items: Parliament-Funkadelic Record & Colt 45
Hannah Banana is up next in our Show & Tell series! She is one of the friendly faces behind the bar ready to pour you a pint of an Ozark beer. For her items, she brought in a thrifted Parliament-Funkadelic Record and her dog, Colt 45, who recently passed away after 16 years of being a very good boy. Hannah is vital to creating a warm, inviting experience in the taproom and we're so glad she's a part of our team!
Morgan McDonald: VP of Sales
Dates: 2021 - Present
Items: Bailey & Dutch Oven
Morgan is our amazing VP of Sales. She’s the one making sure our beer reaches you beyond the taproom. Her items? Bailey and her well-seasoned Dutch oven. Fun facts: she whips up a mean Shepherd’s Pie and has a tattoo of Bailey rocking a cowboy hat! Thanks for all you do, Morgan.
Amy Hearting: Taproom Manager
Dates: 2015 - Present
Items: Tambourine & Kombucha Scoby
If you have come to the taproom or one of our events, you have likely run into Amy, our Taproom Manager. She keeps the front of the house running smoothly and always has a smile on her face. Her items are her tambourine and a kombucha SCOBY. She teaches percussion locally and plays for the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas when not at Ozark. She is also the mastermind behind our rotating kombuchas on tap! Thank you for everything you do, Amy!
Brant Bishop: Brewer & Director of Cellar Operations
Dates: 2014 - Present
Item: Mug o' Beer & himself
Brant Bishop is next up in the Ozark Show & Tell series. Brant has been with Ozark for quite some time now as a brewer. You can taste his love for beer in everything he makes. If you've ever enjoyed anything from the cellar be sure to give Brant a big thanks. As the director of our cellar operations, his patience and attention to detail make the beers that much better.
Zac Pankey : Cellarman
Dates : 2022 - Present
Items : Plastic Cup, Pens, Chair, IPA Sucks Hat, & Sketchbook
Zac is such a treasure and TODAY is his birthday! He joined our team in 2022, moving from the taproom to the back of the house as a Cellarman this year. His "Show and Tell" items include his sketchbook and pens, favorite chair, IPA Sucks hat, and love of plastic cups. Zak’s an artist at heart, a board game lover, and always building community outside Ozark. We’re lucky to have him!
Marty Shutter: Marketing Director
Dates: 2014 - Present
Item: Telecaster & Roots Fest Apron
Our Marketing Director, Marty, has been with Ozark from nearly the beginning and has been steadfast throughout our growth and changes. His items are two of his favorite things - a sick telecaster and a Roots Fest apron. When Marty isn't leading the charge for our social media, creating labels, facilitating partnerships, and more, he enjoys playing music and cooking delicious food from scratch!
Cristina Rosenthal: Accounting & HR Manager
Dates: 2013 - Present
Item: Titan
For our next person in the Ozark Show & Tell series, we have Cristina Rosenthal, our accounting and HR manager! Cristina keeps us on track so we can run our day-to-day operations smoothly. For her item, Cristina brought her beloved dog, Titan. Just like Titan, Cristina is patient, smart, and calm - qualities you need to have to do such a tough job as accounting.
Gabrielle Ybarra: Event Coordinator
Dates: 2022-Present
Items: Hiking Boots & River
Gabrielle stepped into the role of Event Coordinator with so much kindness and passion! She creates unforgettable events and manages private bookings, all while being a major player on our social media team. Her favorite Ozark Show and Tell items? Her hiking boots and her dog, River! When she’s not at Ozark you can catch her on a trail with arguably the most handsome dog you’ve ever seen. Thanks for all you do, Gabrielle! We love you.