David Blackford

David Blackford is an experienced professional in the brewing industry, currently serving as Lead Brewer at Revolution Brewing Chicago since 2014. Prior to this role, David worked as a Packaging Specialist at Finch Beer Company from 2013 to 2014. David's career began in retail and customer service, with a position as Retail Sales Specialist at Patagonia from 2012 to 2013 and as Senior Deckhand at Wendella Tours & Cruises from 2007 to 2012. David holds a degree in Audio Arts and Acoustics with a focus on Sound Systems Contracting from Columbia College Chicago (2005 - 2011) and earned the CORe Credential of Readiness from Harvard Business School Online (October 2020 - March 2021). Additionally, David completed a course with NOLS in 2008.