CRUBREWINGSYSTEMS.COM - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- SYSTEMS TECHNICAL DIRECTOR & CO - OWNER
Darren has worked in designing breweries starting in 2004. In 2011 Darren moved into the sales department as Technical Sales. By 2016, Darren had moved into the role of Product Manager in which he was able to utilize his skills and experience as a salesman and designer to ensure the viability of all NSI products. Upon the acquisition of NSI by DME, Darren moved into the role of Project Management Team lead with the task of creating the department, spearheading changes, facilitating strong inter-company communication, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Darren also left NSI in the summer of 2018 to serve as Cru Brewing Systems Technical Director and co-owner. With Darren's advanced knowledge and experience in several different departments, he is a swiss army knife capable of bringing any tool to a problem.
Doug has been in the brewery manufacturing industry since 1994 as just a young man grinding and polishing at Newlands Systems Inc. (NSI). After completing his steel fabrication apprenticeship in 1999, he rose through the ranks and distinguished himself to become the foreman and then take that experience to become the top salesperson in 2006. Shortly afterwards, Doug became the Technical Sales Manager and held that position until DME's acquisition of NSI. Regardless of this change, Doug still represented the vast majority of sales. Using his in-depth knowledge of manufacturing, Doug can speak to customers about the mechanics of their systems as well as the brewing process. Leaving NSI in the summer of 2018, Doug is now the Sales Director and co-owner of Cru Brewing Systems, Bringing that same expertise, Doug's communication skills and knowledge are invaluable to both Cru Brewing Systems and the customer.