Kate Lee

Kate Lee has extensive work experience in the craft brewery industry. Kate started their career in 1999 with Naturally Fresh as a Research and Development Food Scientist, where they developed new products, conducted formulation assignments, and engaged in shelf-life studies. In 2002, they joined Anheuser-Busch InBev and held various roles, including as a Quality Assurance Group Manager, where they supervised employees, ensured accuracy and timeliness of testing processes, and resolved quality issues. Kate later became a Quality Assurance Process Improvement Manager, leading the QA lab in total quality management and coordinating training. Kate also served as a Quality Assurance Area Manager, overseeing process improvement activities and maintaining quality data. Kate's last role at Anheuser-Busch InBev was as an Assistant Brewmaster, responsible for assuring the taste, quality, and efficiency of raw materials and finished beer compliance. In 2014, they joined Hardywood Park Craft Brewery as the Director of Quality Assurance, then became the Director of Operations and later the Vice President of Operations & Quality. Currently, they serve as the President of the brewery.

Kate Lee completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science at North Carolina State University from 1994 to 1998. Kate then pursued an Executive MBA at Virginia Commonwealth University, which they completed in 2021. Additionally, they also studied Food Science and Nutrition at North Carolina State University, though no specific dates or degree were provided for this field of study.