Jeff Steinberg

Jeff Steinberg brings over 30 years of experience in finance, strategy, and business operations to his role as CEO of Brindiamo. He is responsible for overseeing the company’s continued growth in the U.S. and expanding its global presence.

Throughout his career, Steinberg has successfully scaled high-growth companies by focusing on premium services, client satisfaction, and building strong teams. At Brindiamo, he is not only addressing challenges in the global whiskey market but also expanding the company’s role from a bulk sourcing provider to a full-service whiskey partner. Under his leadership, Brindiamo helps brands, investors, and industry partners navigate every step of the process—from wood to glass.

A Harvard graduate, Steinberg serves as Senior Advisor to Aquiline Capital Partners and Susquehanna Growth Equity and sits on several corporate boards, including Quicken.

Dan Pomerantz

Dan Pomerantz brings over three decades of operations and technology experience to his dual role as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Brindiamo. Dan is responsible for pre and post-sale operations with a focus on an ever-increasing use of technology to optimize barrel trading, management and reporting. Dan’s expertise in process automation, product management and strategic partnerships across multiple verticals adds a unique, data-driven approach to the team.

Prior to joining Brindiamo, Dan served as both COO and CTO for MMIT, an industry leader in data and analytics products in the U.S. healthcare market. During his tenure, the organization achieved six-fold revenue growth and significantly expanded its gross margin. Before this, he served in the same dual COO/CTO role for Redwood Analytics, which he helped transform from startup to a 3-time Deloitte Fast 500 technology business before a successful exit when the company was acquired by LexisNexis.  Most recently, Dan also served as a senior advisor to Susquehanna Growth Equity and their portfolio companies.

Dan began his career after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Haverford College, and then spent 15 years in progressively more senior roles in technology management before getting bit by the entrepreneurial bug.

Susie Garvin

With over 30 years of executive experience, Susie Garvin brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to Brindiamo as Chief Commercial Officer. Prior to joining Brindiamo, Susie held leadership roles at both MGP Ingredients and Bardstown Bourbon Company, where she managed key industry relations and built strong partnerships across the whiskey sector.

Before her time at MGP, Susie was the director of sales for Terressentia Corp., the parent company of O.Z. Tyler Distillery and TerrePURE Spirits in South Carolina. During her nearly decade-long tenure, she led significant sales growth and was a key member of the executive management team. Her strategic insight and customer-focused approach were instrumental in the company's expansion into new markets.

At Brindiamo, Susie leverages her deep understanding of the whiskey industry, from sales growth to industry relations, to better serve the needs of brand and distillery clients. Her ability to foster partnerships and anticipate market trends positions her as a pivotal leader, ensuring that Brindiamo continues to offer best-in-class solutions for its clients in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Mike Schaffer

Mike Schaffer is a seasoned financial executive with over 30 years of experience in finance, accounting, business systems, and M&A. As Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Brindiamo, he leads all financial and human resource activities to support the company's growth objectives.

Throughout his career, Mike has led financial strategy and operations at various organizations and industries, driving both organic and M&A led growth and profitability. He is equipped with the vision to see both the big picture and smaller details that are critical in achieving business transformations. Mike is skilled at partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to build high-performance teams, foster productivity and scalability, drive continuous improvement, and build unified approaches to achieve shared business goals.

As the CFO of Brindiamo, Mike is responsible for financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury operations, and human resources. He works closely with the executive team to develop and execute strategic plans that support the company’s growth objectives, including the expansion of Brindiamo’s platform overseas.

Mike earned an Executive MBA in Finance through GE’s Financial Management Program and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Bucknell University. He serves on multiple advisory boards and was named CFO of the Year by the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2017. With his expertise and leadership skills, Mike is well-positioned to help drive Brindiamo's continued success and growth.

James Hewlette

As Vice President of Sales at Brindiamo, James Hewlette leads global sales operations, cultivating and managing partnerships with domestic and international customers. He ensures clients' needs are met across Brindiamo’s comprehensive suite of products and services, fostering strong, long-term relationships.

James joined Brindiamo in 2022, bringing over 15 years of experience in the beverage alcohol industry. Previously, he served as International Beverage Alcohol Sales Manager at MGP Ingredients, Inc., and as Global Bulk Sales Director at Green River Distilling Company (formerly Terressentia Corporation). His extensive expertise spans the entire sales cycle, including distillery partnerships, liquid sourcing, business development, brand growth, and relationship management.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University, James earned a Bachelor of Science in Human and Organizational Development with a minor in Economics, and later completed a Master’s in Real Estate Development at Clemson University. Based in Charleston, SC, James enjoys sailing in the harbor, exploring the vibrant local restaurant scene, and hosting friends and family in his free time.

Matt Breese

As the Vice President of Marketing at Brindiamo, Matt Breese is the driving force behind scaling the company’s go-to-market strategy and elevating industry awareness of its unparalleled value proposition for clients and partners.

With over a decade of experience, Matt has honed his expertise in building and leading cross-functional teams across marketing and product domains. His results-oriented approach has consistently fueled the assembly of robust commercial engines. Matt blends hands-on execution skills in digital, content, and product marketing with a strategic mindset, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. Having traversed various sectors, Matt brings a wealth of marketing leadership experience to the international adult beverage market.

After obtaining a degree in Business Administration and Information Systems from Loyola University of Maryland, Matt relocated to the Philadelphia suburbs, where he is currently outnumbered by his wife, daughter and two female dogs. At Brindiamo, Matt combines his two passions: marketing and whiskey!

John Ludrof

John Ludrof is a licensed CPA in Pennsylvania and brings over three decades of finance and accounting experience to Brindiamo. John is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.

Prior to joining Brindiamo, John served in Senior Finance roles (VP and/or Corporate Controller) for a number of small privately backed companies, several of which had successful exits via sales to large public companies. In addition to oversight responsibility for the day-to-day accounting group and timely close of the company’s books, he led his teams through annual audits and many M&A transactions.

John began his career after earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and currently resides in Allentown, PA. Outside of the office, John loves to spend time with his wife, kids and office companion (dog Rudy). He is very active in his community, playing tennis, golf and volunteering at a local food bank.

Will Myers

As the GM of Brindiamo Services, Will Myers joins the team to wrap services around the company’s core products. Will is a key leader that will help Brindiamo partners feel optimal value from their full-service whiskey industry partner.

Will began his career as an original member of Green River Distilling, where he quickly moved from cost accounting to production and procurement management. His next stop as Director of Operations for the Z. Brown Distillery in GA provided him with a much broader set of experiences in running businesses within the industry. This provided him with a path to start Myers Trading in 2017, which focused on premium barrel trading, paving the way to consult with companies like Barrel 53 and further engrain himself in the industry.

Will’s broad set of experience and skills in our industry positions him well to refine the full set of Brindiamo service offerings that will simplify what it means to get brands from wood to bottle.

Zack Hayden

In the role of Operations Manager, Zack Hayden is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations at Brindiamo. With over 7 years of operational experience in the alcohol and beverage industry, Zack brings his knowledge and expertise to develop the processes and long-term strategy for the organization.

Prior to joining Brindiamo, Zack served as the Compliance and Inventory Manager at Green River Distilling Company, where he got his start in the bourbon industry in 2016. During Zack’s tenure, the company grew from producing 25,000 barrels per year with 25 employees to over 95,000 barrels per year with 100+ employees.

Zack earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Data Analytics and Master of Business Administration from Western Kentucky University. He currently resides in Owensboro, Kentucky and enjoys playing golf on the weekends.

Khalid Sinclair

Prior to joining the Brindiamo, Khalid worked in several different industry accounting roles before transitioning to public accounting, focused on tax. Khalid is involved with every aspect of the accounting process-including but not limited to operational accounting, analysis, and financial reporting. Graduating with a bachelor’s in accounting, and a minor in finance, Khalid is known for his analytical and problem-solving skills, which have helped to develop innovative strategies to streamline financial processes.

Khalid is an avid Tennessee Titans, and Manchester United enthusiast. And when not thinking about numbers, he enjoys fitness, movies, and reading. Khalid resides in Rochester, NY with his two beloved cats Lucy, and Suki.

Dan Lanchoney

As Vice-President of Investor Relations, Dan Lanchoney is responsible for growing the qualified investor market for Brindiamo. Working closely with the executive management team, he provides critical information to clients, including conveying a strategic understanding of the spirits industry.

Lanchoney brings nearly 30 years of experience as an investor and entrepreneur to his role at Brindiamo.  With an extensive history of sales and marketing expertise across various industries, Lanchoney’s proven relationship and interpersonal skills, coupled with his analytical, highly organized, entrepreneurial mindset ensure he's an integral position on the leadership team at Brindiamo.

A graduate of Loyola University, with a BBA in Management Information Systems, Lanchoney enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams, traveling with his family and an occasional round of golf, when he can find the time!

Dylan Uschold

As a Senior Salesforce Administrator, Dylan brings a proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing commercial systems to Brindiamo. His expertise lies in understanding the unique business needs across Brindiamo's diverse set of client segments and internal teams, and tailoring solutions to fit those needs.

When Dylan is not focused on commercial systems, you may catch him traveling with his family or watching the Browns game.

Brittany Hopmayer

Brittany Hopmayer is a dynamic and versatile professional with extensive experience in marketing coordination, sales, and merchandising. She currently serves as the Brand Sales Representative for Brindiamo, where she is responsible for assisting in the expansion and management of global sales, driving growth and profitability for the company. Throughout her career, Brittany has demonstrated a strong commitment to customer service and a passion for driving sales and growth.

Brittany was born in Chicago and raised in Nashville, where she naturally developed a passion for the beverage alcohol industry through her industry veteran father, Jeff Hopmayer.

Before joining Brindiamo, Brittany worked as the Marketing Coordinator at Empire Distributors of Chattanooga, where she planned, created, and executed all social media posts and coordinated local trade shows and company events. Prior to that, she served as a Realtor for Parks Realty, where she assisted her clients through the home buying and selling process. Brittany also has worked as a Coastal Pacific Sales Consultant for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, where she managed the largest volume territory for on-premise accounts in Texas for Diageo and Moet Hennessy.

In her spare time, Brittany is usually on a hike, listening to an audiobook, or at a dog park as she is a massive animal lover.

Jack Sullivan

Jack combines operational expertise with a client-first mindset, creating meaningful value for both investors and whiskey brands.

Believing in whiskey as a shared story, Jack collaborates with domestic and international clients across the American, Irish, and Scotch whiskey markets. His work helps clients navigate and succeed in integrating across diverse global markets.

Jack takes a value-driven approach that emphasizes bottle-to-barrel economics, focusing on brand liquid selection and inventory procurement for investors. He also provides strategic solutions to optimize barrel ownership, including cost management and insurance strategies.

With a diverse background spanning sales, market intelligence, property and casualty insurance, and the whiskey industry, Jack is uniquely equipped to deliver on a clear mission: ensuring client success in the world of whiskey.

Mac Rowan

With a background in finance and economics, Mac Rowan is focused on all activities related to Brindiamo’s growth including capital deployment, transaction advisory, and evaluation of investment opportunities. He brings deal execution, investment analysis, data science, and quantitative modeling experience to the team.

Prior to joining Brindiamo, Mac gained experience as an Investment Banking Analyst at Raymond James where he focused on M&A and capital markets transactions in the Consumer sector. He also held an analyst position at a private equity firm focused on commercial real estate assets.

Mac earned his B.A. in Economics and Financial Economics from The Johns Hopkins University where he was also a member of the men’s basketball team.

Michael Gardner

Michael Gardner brings operations, partnerships and investment analysis experience in high growth technology companies to his role as Associate at the Brindiamo. He serves on the operations team, with a focus on data analytics, inventory operations, and sales optimization processes.

After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Economics at Johns Hopkins University, Michael worked as a Partnerships Manager at Gigster, a Risk Analyst at Yardline Capital, and an Associate at Newmark.

Based in New York City, Michael is either playing basketball in his spare time in one of many men’s leagues or watching the Knicks and Jets.

Nazy Rahimi

Nazy’s background in Computer Science, NetSuite, and Accounting are an exciting addition to our team as we look to leverage her skills on the Billing, AR and Cash Application side of our business and develop the tools to allow us to scale seamlessly.

Most recently Nazy worked with The Aspen Institute in Finance with a focus on AR and AP while managing the complex needs of large donors with unique invoicing/billing requirements. Prior to The Aspen Institute, Nazy served as a CPA firm in Arlington, VA.

Nazy has a bachelor’s degree in Math and Computer Science and is wrapping up her degree in Accounting and Finance from Virginia Tech University that she has been pursuing at night while working full time. In her free time, she loves to travel, paint and play tennis.

Jacob Graham

At Brindiamo, Jacob Graham excels as a Logistics Specialist, where his expertise in coordinating barrel logistics ensures that operations run smoothly and effectively. His role is integral to maintaining accurate inventory records and facilitating the efficient flow of production.

Jacob's industry experience began at Green River Distillery as an Inventory Specialist, managing internal audits and analytics. His career then advanced to Western Kentucky Distilling, where he served as a Still Operator, gaining first-hand experience in bourbon production from Master Distiller Jacob Call.

Outside the office, Jacob enjoys swimming, golf, and cheering on his hometown Chiefs. He resides in Owensboro, KY, where he values time spent with his family and friends.

Syreeta Bradley

As the Staff Accountant at Brindiamo, Syreeta utilizes her comprehensive experience from the retail and not-for-profit sectors to enhance the company's financial processes and systems. Her career began in the not-for-profit industry in New Jersey, followed by a stint in the motorsports sector in Philadelphia. Before joining Brindiamo, she worked at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she was involved in projects aimed at improving processes and implementing new systems. These experiences have equipped her with a practical skill set that brings value to the Brindiamo team.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Syreeta graduated from Peirce College with a bachelor’s in accounting. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to concerts, sporting events, and traveling.

Emily Taylor

Emily Taylor is a Pennsylvania CPA who brings seven years of experience and expertise to the Brindiamo. Emily began her career in public accounting, working at both Big 4 and mid-market firms on a variety of audit engagements. After moving away from public, Emily joined a private equity-backed company in the veterinary space where she worked as an Accounting Manager to help shape financial strategies and oversee the financial health of the organization.

Now serving as the Assistant Controller at the Brindiamo, Emily's role is central to the company's financial operations. With a focus on financial reporting, special projects, and process optimization, Emily brings her multifaceted expertise to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes. 

In her free time, Emily loves painting, photography, aerial arts, and gardening. She can be often be found hanging out with her two cats, Freddie and Tally, or out on photo walks in the city with her camera.