Eric McKay

Eric McKay has a diverse work experience in the craft beer industry. Eric co-founded Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in 2011 and currently serves as its President. Prior to that, they worked at Sheehan Family Companies as the Director of Marketing from 2006 to 2011, where they focused on beer education, strategic planning, and supplier recruiting. Eric also managed the Great Brewers wholesaler network and was involved in the creation and promotion of GreatBrewers.com and the BeerCloud mobile app. Before that, Eric worked at Union Beer Distributors as an Area Sales Manager, Sales Supervisor, and Sales Representative from 2003 to 2006. Eric started their career as an Equity Trader at Sea Carriers Corp. in 2003. Eric also gained experience in the hospitality industry as a Bar Manager at Davidson College from 2002 to 2003. Eric began their career in the craft beer industry as a Brewer's Apprentice at Carolina Beer Company from 2001 to 2003. With a strong background in marketing, sales, and brewery operations, Eric McKay has a well-rounded skill set to contribute to the craft beer industry.

Eric McKay attended Loomis Chaffee from 1995 to 1999, but it is not specified whether they earned a degree or studied any particular field. Eric then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Davidson College from 1999 to 2003. In 2001, they had a study abroad experience at Macquarie University, where they focused on Economics. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration degree in Management at the Fordham Gabelli School of Business from 2007 to 2009. In terms of certifications, Eric obtained the titles of Great American Beer Festival Judge from the Brewers Association in October 2010, Certified Cicerone™ from the Cicerone Certification Program in April 2010, and Recognized Beer Judge from the Beer Judge Certification Program in August 2007.