Dean Biersch

Owner, Hopmonk Tavern

B.A. International Relations (1984)

Founded Gordon Biersch Brewery along with business partner Dan Gordon.
In 1997, built a major brewing facility in San José, where all of Gordon Biersch keg and bottled beers originate to this day.
Owner and founder of Hopmonk Tavern with three Northern California locations in Sonoma, Sebastopol and Novato.

Notable CSU Alumni in hospitality & recreation

Senior Advisor and Brand Strategist, Twin Bridges Hospitality Co-owner, Oceanus Inc.

B.A. Hotel and Restaurant Management (1986)

Co-owner and President, Russian River Brewing Company

Sonoma
B.S., Business Administration (1998)

Shawn DeWittSan Bernardino

Founding Partner and Director of Brewing Operations, Coronado Brewing Company

B.S. Marketing (1993)

Director, Food and Beverage Experience Integration Disneyland Resort

B.S. Hospitality Management (1983)

Chef/Owner

BA, Economics (1993)

Chairman, President and CEO, Jack in the Box Inc.

Finance (1991)

Kate McCueMaritime Academy

Captain, Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Cruises

B.S. Business Administration (2000)