For 23 years, Barbara was an engineer for NASA specializing in real-time mission
operations, systems engineering (requirements development), operations integration
and logistical analysis. From early in her career, she was given leadership responsibilities
for varied and complex tasks associated with our nation’s manned spaceflight program.
Barbara has won many awards during her career including the JSC Director’s Commendation
Award, given to a select few each year and the highest award you can receive at the
Johnson Space Center. She has also been awarded the Space Flight Awareness Award
for her distinguished service on the Return-to-Flight Task Group, an independent
advisory team reporting to the NASA Administrator and the President after the Columbia
accident. Barbara participated in projects with the Space Shuttle, International
Space Station and Constellation Programs before implementing a planned early retirement
to pursue other interests.
Mark’s career in the brewing industry has spanned two decades. Starting as a keg
washer and rapidly increasing responsibiilties to become a highly recognized award-winning
Brew Master. Mark has significant experience in product development, production,
quality control and maintenance of all brewing equipment. Throughout his career
spent in brewpubs, he has created new and innovative methods to sell product and
train employees with focus on sales.
Mark has been the subject of numerous articles and interviews which highlight his
talents. On numerous occasions, Mark has been recognized for his role in turning
marginally profitable establishments into success stories of broad renown as a result
of his creative, quality craft beer and insight into the brewpub business.
He is well-respected in the industry for his ingenuity and occasionally “mad scientist”
beer styles that are a favorite of beer enthusiasts and critics alike.
