Yakima Chief Hops
Ryan Hopkins is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the hops and brewing industry. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Yakima Chief Hops since February 2014, Ryan has played a crucial role in collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the success of global operations. Prior to this, Ryan held several leadership positions, including Chief Sales Officer and Vice President of North American Sales at Yakima Chief - Hopunion LLC, where focus was placed on connecting hop growers with brewers. Ryan’s career also includes roles in community outreach, outdoor program management, and educational roles, complemented by a solid educational foundation featuring a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and professional certifications in finance and accounting.
Yakima Chief Hops
As a 100% grower-owned network of family hop farms, Yakima Chief Hops is uniquely positioned to establish strong relationships between the growers who supply our super-premium hops and the innovative brewing customers who utilize our products in their beer. Our Mission is to connect family hop farms with the world’s finest brewers, providing the highest quality hop products and uncompromising service for the ultimate benefit of our customers, employees and growers. Our Vision is to be the global hop supplier of choice, focused on sustainably produced, innovative hop products. We strive to be an environmentally and socially responsible company devoted to continuously improving our sustainable practices. We are a responsible neighbor and asset to our communities, enriching the products, businesses and lives of everyone we encounter.