Evan Batt

President/Founder at Lockwood Distilling Company

Evan Batt is an accomplished entrepreneur and leader in the beverage industry with extensive experience in distillation and marketing. As a Partner and Founder at Strong Side Brands since January 2025, and Founder/President of Lockwood Distilling Company since October 2019, Batt demonstrates a strong commitment to innovative spirit production. Previously, Batt served as Chief Strategy Officer at Desert Door Texas Sotol from April 2018 to July 2023 and co-founded Western Son Vodka, recognized as a 2016 Impact Magazine Hot Prospect brand, from October 2012 to October 2017. Batt's career also includes roles as Regional Manager at Imperial Brands Inc. and State Manager at Russian Standard Vodka. Early career experience with Glazer's Distributors involved various managerial and sales positions. Educational credentials include an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, a Graduate Marketing Certificate from SMU Cox School of Business, and a Marketing degree from Texas A&M University.

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Lockwood Distilling Company

Local distillery and kitchen located in Richardson, TX. Started in 2019 and offering small batch spirits from Bourbon to Rum to Brandy. Gourmet Sandwich kitchen with craft sandwiches including Duck Pastrami, Bologna, Pork Belly, Pimento Cheese, Vegetarian and Vegan items as well.


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