Broadcast Date: August 6, 2025 | 11:00am - 12:00pm Central
Price: FREE for members, $49 for nonmembers
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Webinar Summary
Join us for a candid conversation with brewing legend John Mallett—Past President of the MBAA and longtime Director of
Operations at Bellʼs Brewery. In this webinar, weʼll trace Johnʼs career through pivotal moments in American craft beer history,
dig into the people and philosophies that shaped his approach, and explore how he built bridges between technical brewing,
leadership, and mentorship.
Whether youʼre just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, this hour will offer valuable lessons, insights, and a
deeper understanding of what it means to leave a lasting legacy in brewing.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the career evolution of a modern brewing icon and how his roles adapted over time.
- Learn how to effectively navigate relationships across brewery departments.
- Understand how mentorship and people development create enduring team strength.
- Gain perspective on leadership philosophies that balance technical excellence with organizational success.
About the Presenters
Doug Wilson
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Hopsteiner
Doug earned his B.A. at the University of Notre Dame and completed coursework for the International Diploma in Brewing Technology at Siebel in Chicago and Doemens in Munich. As VP of Sales & Marketing, he manages all Hopsteiner’s craft brewery sales and marketing efforts in North America. Doug has had a professional working relationship with John Mallett for 14 years. They served together on the Master Brewers Executive Committee for four years and are both Past Presidents of Master Brewers. They share a personal friendship and an appreciation of a well-crafted beer…and sometimes a Negroni or two.
