Fred Penners

Fred Penners is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in various roles related to brewing, environmental management, and project leadership. Currently serving as eigenaar at Pannes and as a specialist operator at Gulpener Bierbrouwerij, Fred also contributes to the field of brewing education as a Zytoloog and biersommelier docent. Fred's commitment to environmental advocacy is evident through positions as Energie ambassadeur at Regionale Uitvoeringsdienst Limburg Noord and previously at Regionale Uitvoeringsdienst Zuid-Limburg. As the founder and chairman of Stichting Brouwboerderij, Fred has made significant contributions to the brewing community. Previous roles include project leader and technical policy advisor for the gemeente Beesel, along with experience in environmental permitting at Rijkswaterstaat. Fred holds several HBO and MBO degrees in zythology, environmental legislation enforcement, and physical living environments, complemented by various leadership roles in organizations emphasizing sustainability and education.