Dan Hamill

Vice President, Commercial Strategy at Casa Komos Brands Group

Dan Hamill has a diverse and extensive work experience in the beverage industry. Dan currently holds the position of Vice President, Commercial Strategy at Casa Komos Brands Group since March 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Executive Officer at Half Past, until the company was acquired in April 2023.

Dan's most significant role was as the General Manager at Golden Road Brewing, where they led a team of 500 employees, managed five restaurants, and oversaw two production and R&D breweries. Dan was responsible for driving $100MM net revenue and spearheading business development projects to enable brand growth across all markets and channels. Dan also acted as the primary liaison with partner/owner, Anheuser-Busch, and played a crucial role in determining the overall brewery strategy.

Before that, Dan held various positions at Golden Road Brewing, including Commercial Vice President, Sr. Director of Sales & Marketing, Sales Director, and Director of National Accounts. In these roles, they demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills, leading to significant production growth and nationwide expansion.

Dan's career began at Anheuser-Busch InBev, where they initially served as a District Sales Manager and later as a Sr. District Sales Manager. Dan played a key role in implementing sales policies and practices, managing pricing strategies, and achieving considerable sales growth.

Overall, Dan Hamill's work experience highlights their strong leadership abilities, business development expertise, and track record of driving revenue and market expansion in the beverage industry.

Dan Hamill completed their education with a Master of Arts degree in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco, which they obtained from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of California, Riverside, from 1999 to 2003.

In addition to their formal education, Dan Hamill has also obtained various certifications. These include "20 Habits of Executive Leadership," "Articulating Your Value," "Powerful Prioritization with the 80/20 Rule," "Stories Every Leader Should Tell," "Telling Stories with Data," "Aligning Sales and Marketing," "Becoming Head of Sales: Developing Your Playbook," "Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers," "Managing New Managers," and "White Belt Certification" (in June 2010). The certifications are primarily from LinkedIn, although the institution is not specified for one certification. The certifications were obtained between 2010 and 2022, with the most recent obtained in January 2022.

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  • Vice President, Commercial Strategy

    March, 2023 - present