Christian Kownacki

Christian Kownacki is a seasoned professional in the beverage industry, currently serving as Territory Manager at Kiva Brands, Inc. since November 2023. Prior experience includes the role of Southern California Area Manager at Russian River Brewing Co. from July 2020 to November 2023 and various positions at Stone Brewing, including On Premise Sales in Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Christian also has a significant background as Beverage Supervisor and Lead Bartender at Bowtie Tenders, along with entrepreneurial experience as Owner and Private Bartender at GSI Services. Furthermore, an independent bar auditor role involved administering quality control audits in the Food and Beverage Industry. Early career experience includes bartending at Landry's Restaurants. Christian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from UC San Diego.