Nick spent 15 years as the Founding Publisher of award-winning pop culture media company Paste, called "America's finest music magazine" by the Wall Street Journal and a four-time National Magazine Award nominee. Nick's background is in marketing and media, including stints in advertising and also in consulting with Deloitte & Touche. Nick also founded media consultancy On The Square Media and has worked with various clients including the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and NoiseTrade.com. Nick has commented numerous times on CNN Headline News as well as in music documentary Before the Music Dies and other music-related TV projects.

Eric is from Athens, Georgia and could make a living in music, science, horticulture, construction and he actually did own a great pub (Trappeze). Thankfully, he chose beer. A renowned horticulturalist with 19 years of award-winning all-grain brewing experience, Eric Johnson also founded Trappeze Pub, a beer bar in Athens, Georgia that enjoys a stellar reputation and an A+ rating on BeerAdvocate.com (#2 in Georgia). Eric is also an accomplished musician, sitting in on pedal steel and guitar for numerous acts in the Athens area and continues as host of the PBS show Garden Smart.

Sarah was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up for a bit in southern Maryland before moving south to Greensboro, North Carolina. She then made her way even further south to Atlanta after graduating from UGA in 2006 with her degree in Advertising from the Grady School of Journalism. Post-graduation, she worked in the fast-paced, unpredictable world of Ad/Marketing agencies, with a strong focus in B2B marketing, brand development and account service/strategy. Sarah came on board with Nick and Eric back in 2012 to build the brand with retailers, wholesalers and consumers prior to the Avondale Estates brewery's brick-and-mortar opening. As Executive Vice President, Sarah is currently focused on overseeing marketing, developing strategic partnerships, streamlining operations/communications, providing sales guidance/support and upholding the brand and company culture. When she isn't herding cats in the beer world, you can find her spending time with her family, rescue pups and friends, trail running, cooking with her husband, traveling or recreating near any body of water. Sarah is also a proud member of Les Dames d'Escoffier International's Atlanta Chapter and serves on the Communications Committee.

Josh Franks grew up in Lawrenceville, GA. He studied Biochemistry and Plant Biology at the University of Georgia. After receiving both degrees, he worked in an NMR lab at UGA studying protein structure. Protein structure is cool and all, but beer just kept calling his name. After a brief stint at (the now defunct) Slice and Pint in Emory Village, Josh joined our production team to assist with packaging and scrubbing the floor. Didn't take long for us to realize that with his background and bubbly personality he was sure to rise to the top! As head brewer, it is Josh's job to ensure the highest quality beer from our facility fills your glass.

From the small town of DeKalb, Texas, Jacob moved to Georgia right out of school and worked in the Film and Television industry. In 2018 when he joined the Wild Heaven family as a production assistant, and quickly realized his passion for the creativity of brewing, and non-temperature controlled buildings.

Hayden has spent 20 years in the hospitality and golf industries opening and managing venues. Originally from Waycross, Georgia, he moved to Atlanta in 2010 after attending UGA. Hayden is a trivia master and loves history and fun facts. When he's not overseeing our three taprooms, he's gardening, reading, or watching sports with his wife and two young sons George & Henry.

Zach grew up in Winder, Georgia. He joined the Wild Heaven team in 2020 and discovered his passion for brewing. Outside of work, he enjoys playing a variety of instruments - his favorites being guitar and piano, experimenting with home brewing, spending time with his girlfriend and their cat, and watching way too many TV shows.

Drawn to Wild Heaven's "Serve Your Neighbor" ideology, Chris Richards' values and dedication to community engagement have made Wild Heaven a seamless fit. As Events Director, Richards is responsible for the planning and execution of all private events at Wild Heaven West End, encompassing everything from sales, contract writing, vendor relations, and much more. As a thoughtful and enthusiastic communicator, Richards aspires to build long-lasting relationships and deliver unforgettable experiences. Regardless of guest count, from 25 to 500 attendees, Chris strives to surpass all expectations and ensure an outstanding experience for each individual. Richards takes her passion for relationship-based experiences into her personal life as support for the local arts scene. Whether the canvas is that of a finely crafted meal and cocktail to Atlanta's vibrant local music scene or even going so far as to collaborate with arts organizations over the years, including Living Walls, WonderRoot, MINT Gallery, Facet Gallery, and Forward Warrior- Richards embraces opportunity.

Federico is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico. He has his degree in Marketing from The University of Guadalajara, plus 8 years of experience in the field of digital marketing. Love brought him to the US: the love for his wife (who's from Georgia) and his love of beer. Federico currently works in Production, packaging beer at Wild Heaven. When he's not ensuring your beers are expertly packed in a keg or can, he's a drummer in an underground Mexican punk band, traveler, and soccer fan.

Mike hails from Stone Mountain, Georgia and during his high school years, he developed a unique passion for ice hockey, spending all of his time in an ice rink either driving the Zamboni or skating. Following his high school endeavors, Mike pursued higher education at Georgia State University, focusing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. During his time in college, Mike joined our West End taproom bar staff and fell in love with the beer. After he graduated, he made his way to the brewhouse to help make the beer he fell in love with.

Ashley was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Before entering the beer world, she was involved in grassroots organizing with Freedom University, and she received her BA in Anthropology from Emory University. She joined Wild Heaven as a bartender in 2022 and has enjoyed learning more about beer, brewing, and the industry since. As Bar Manager at the West End, she oversees front-of-house operations and makes sure things are running smoothly in the taproom. Outside of the brewery, you can find her tending to her houseplants, lounging with her dog, and completing only half a crossword puzzle.