Chris Smith

Chris Smith is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in customer service, retail operations, and brewing. As a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist at Amethyst Recovery Solutions since March 2024, Chris contributes valuable support to individuals in recovery. Prior to this, Chris held a long-term role as a Customer Service/Retail Associate at Northern Brewer, providing sales and technical support to customers while troubleshooting brewing processes. Experience as Beer Manager/Buyer at Zipps Liquor and Innovation Brewer at Insight Brewing Company involved recipe development and production optimization. Previous roles as Finance/Operations Manager at Bloomington Linoleum & Carpet, Inc. and Store Manager at Twin Cities Stores, Inc. and Tomik Sports, Inc. showcased expertise in financial management and overall store operations. Chris holds a Bachelor of Individualized Studies in Management, Economics, and Geography from the University of Minnesota.