ARRYVED - Key Persons
Aaron has spent the past 5 years in Computer Science after earning a CS degree from CSU. He's an avid collector and player of Magic: The Gathering, loves going to metal shows, and has a cat named Harper. Nothing quite quenches Aaron's thirst like some good ol' fashioned H20.
Job Titles:
- Product Support Specialist
Adam was impressed by Arryved when he used it as a bar manager, and when he realized how cool service-oriented all of us are, he jumped aboard! When he's not supporting our lovely customers, you can find Adam running outside or on Twitch streaming videos based on his favorite video game. His kids Ramona and Nolan keep him on his toes, but one day he hopes to add a Corgi to the mix. Karaoke night? Throw Adam the mic and get him anything with "IPA" in the name.
Job Titles:
- Product Support Specialist Team Lead
After two decades in the restaurant industry, Adam (we call him Kiihr) joined Arryved's support team and brings a world of knowledge and experience. When asked to describe his job, Adam put succinctly: ‘I fix things so people can sell beer. Beer is happy juice of adults'. We agree. Adam's favorite happy juice is Tröegs Nugget Nectar.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Customer Success
Arryved's resident hipster, Adam brings a long history of brewery and restaurant experience and he's always easy to spot in his colorful shirts! Adam passionately seeks the best experiences in travel, food, and of course, beer! He can often be found hunting down "Whales" and you'll rarely see him drinking the same beer twice.
Job Titles:
- Manager of Customer Success - Ecommerce
Alanna was one of Wicked Weed Brewing's first hires after graduating with a Hotel and Restaurant Management degree. She managed their taproom and events, and then became the Director of Marketing before spending a year off with her 2 sons. Alanna's now the Manager of Customer Success for Ecommerce! Her other children include a dog and cat (named after The Great British Baking Show judges) as well as 42 houseplants. She's a seasoned rock climber and newbie mountain biker, so it makes sense that this adrenaline seeker reaches for libations with a kick like tequila!
With quite the resume behind her (working at Google for 10+ years, Bitsbox, Avanoo), Alex oversees all things marketing. This mama of two is quite the talented artist and doesn't mind getting her Bob Ross on with an Odd 13 Superfan in hand.
Alex joined Arryved's Eng Team eager to work in a modern environment, but the true lure in was all the fun people! He has a Computer Science degree and spent 5 years as a government contractor. In his free time, Alex likes to hike, camp, read, and play D&D, and he has a tabby cat, Leo, who quite literally *commands* his attention. Nothing goes down smoother for Alex than a Chill Pills from Straight to Ale.
Job Titles:
- Product Support Specialist
Alicia worked in the service industry herself, and knows the woes that follow when a POS doesn't meet a business's needs. Now, she's on a mission to support and inspire smiles from the hard-working folks that are Arryved merchants! Alicia has a Philosophy background, and spends her weekends with friends enjoying intricate home cooked meals, camp spots, and hikes. If you meet her at a bar, she'd like a French 75, please.
Job Titles:
- Software Engineering Manager
For Austin, Arryved combines the best of both worlds: tech and beer! He brings more than a decade of experience in the service industry to Arryved. Austin also moonlights as a bowling champion! To celebrate a perfect game, he likes to enjoy a pint of Old Jubilation from Avery Brewing Company.
With many years of service industry experience as well as a web development bootcamp under their belt, Becky is a perfect addition to the Arryved team. They love to enjoy Colorado's 300 days of sunshine a year, whether they're hiking, snowboarding, or playing fetch with their Australian Cattle Dog Ollie! Toast Becky with a whiskey around a roaring campfire!
Ben was actually Arryved's 8th customer and always loved the ethos of our brand, so he jumped at the opportunity to join the Customer Support team! He spent 17 years in Hospitality Management, but the most rewarding part of his life is being a dad to his 2 sons and parti cocker spaniel. He's also a chef, home brewer, artist, disc golfer, and live music fanatic! Ben loves anything cask drawn, but when that doesn't do the trick, he refers to the ancient Wolff Proverb: "Having a PBR in the backyard is like riding a bike: It never gets old and you always remember how to do it."
Bill has worked in craft breweries and restaurants his whole life-from washing dishes and kegs, to managing sales territories for breweries and owning a restaurant. When he's not helping fellow business owners find the right tech solutions with Arryved, he's kiteboarding, surfing, or trying to keep up with Oso the goldendoodle on a trail run. Beer-wise? Modelo always hits the spot for Bill.
Job Titles:
- Staff Site Reliability Engineer
Job Titles:
- Integrations Product Manager
This recent grad joins our software engineering team, bringing a background in computer science AND the service industry! Brad loves the positive atmosphere of the Arryved team. When he's not making our product even better, he can be found hiking or watching movies. Ask him about his dogs Pish, Krang, and Elvira over a spicy Bloody Mary!
Brenton is a homegrown Midwesterner, former LA dreamer, and now, a proud Asheville resident. He spent 8 years pursuing a movie career in the City of Angels before discovering a knack for web app development. Brenton found his groove in workflow and pipeline organization at Craftpeak, and now works as the Product Manager for Arryved's Ecommerce Team. He can be found with his wife, daughter, and shelter mutt out exploring western NC or checking off their list of home improvement projects. Brenton's typical beer order is either a juicy hazy IPA or a big ol' Stout.
Job Titles:
- Senior Learning Experience Designer
A theatre actor, golfer, baseball-fan, Boulder-native, and all around great guy, Brian brings sunshine and knowledge to the Arryved team. A true Colorado local, his latest favorite beer is tied between Boulder Beer's Mojo IPA and Denver Beer's Graham Cracker Porter.
Brian arrived in Colorado from South Carolina, bringing with him years of brewery production experience, including two years at Commonhouse Aleworks. The office is always well-fed with his latest baking experiment. When he's not enjoying the bounty of Colorado craft beer, he loves a good Tiki cocktail!
Hailing from North Carolina, Brittany brings sunshine and sing-alongs to the Arryved marketing team! She loves to travel and enjoy the great outdoors of the Appalachian Mountains, and she's passionate about being a foster parent. Grab a pint of Honey Cider from Austin Eastciders and join Brittany and her goldendoodle Bentley for a Whitney Houston sing-and-dance session!
Brittany is determined to build out a best-in-class People Operations department and continue to drive an amazing culture at Arryved. She has a Master's in Organizational Leadership and worked in Non-profit Healthcare and Identity Security Technology prior to coming on board. Brittany's free time is spent traveling, playing volleyball, reading, and cheering on the Broncos and Nuggets. Her drink palette changes with the seasons, but right now Brittany loves sipping a Lager while hanging out with her best bud, Bronson the border collie lab mix.
Job Titles:
- Technical Support Specialist
Britton joined our Customer Support team excited to assist the beer makers of the world! After graduating from CU Boulder, he taught high school mathematics for Teach for America and spent 10 years in Denver's restaurant and beverage scene. He keeps himself busy with camping trips, weight lifting, photography, and analog devices. Britton's family lives abroad, so he's an avid international traveler, and his in-flight bevvie of choice is Bourbon.
Job Titles:
- Product Support Specialist
Brody spent years bartending and as the General Manager of a brewery before joining our Customer Support team, eager for the opportunities ahead! His weekends are spent enjoying the sunshine with a soccer ball, playing in the mountains, or reading. Crack open some whiskey and ask Brody which country was his favorite of the 15 he's visited-and where he's headed next!
After earning a Computer Science degree from CU Boulder and spending 5 years flexing his software engineering skills, Cameron's eager to work with some food and beverage gurus here at Arryved. He loves exploring new worlds in sci-fi and fantasy books as well as in board and video games, and sharing this world with his carrot-eating rescue dog, Kora. Challenge Cameron to a pickleball match-loser buys a round of sour beers!
Cool and calm as a cucumber, you can count on Carly to help you with your support needs. Carly got her start with craft beer in Florida where she beertended at several world-class breweries. New to Colorado, most weekends you'll find her exploring the state and camping with her pitbull, Jonze. Ask Carly, and she'll tell you that a Belgian Tripel or Dessert Sour drank under the stars is where it's at.
Job Titles:
- Fulfillment / Warehouse Specialist
Dodge spent 25 years in the restaurant world, doing everything from washing dishes to owning the place! Now, he's on the Fulfillment Team making sure Arryved merchants have all the hardware they need. Dodge doesn't mess around when it comes to music-he owns 3,000+ records and is planning his 24th trip to the New Orleans JazzFest. He and his wife have fostered 200+ cats in a 10 year span, and own 3 pets themselves. Dodge will gladly raise his pinky with a glass of Oregon Pinot Noir.
With a history of work in both software and the arts, Chris keeps Arryved innovative! When he's not helping all of our teams dream up new products and features, Chris is having an outdoors adventure with his family of five. Regardless of the season, he can frequently be found enjoying Colorado's bounty of wilderness activities. Just as his activities rotate by season, so does his favorite beverage to enjoy!
Job Titles:
- Product Support Specialist
This service industry veteran came to Arryved from Avery Brewing Company, bringing years of passion for the hospitality and brewing industry! When he's not utilizing his industry know-how to help Arryved customers, Christopher enjoys Colorado's stunning outdoors. An Imperial IPA by the campfire is his favorite way to end a day of running through the Rockies.
Corey spent his early career as a full-time musician, and taught himself graphic design and coding on the road. He then freelance designed and developed for several years before co-founding Craftpeak! Now he leads creative on the Ecommerce Team at Arryved. His former bandmate and now wife joins Corey on weekend adventures such as kayaking, throwing pottery, and caring for their son and Great Dane. Serve him a Bourbon on the rocks and he'll tell you all about the best food in his hometown!
Job Titles:
- Sales Development Rep. Team Lead
Dan heard Boulder's siren call of craft beer and he answered! After a decade working in higher education at the University of Colorado, Dan dove into the beer world, working as a bartender, a cellarman, a sales rep, and eventually found his way to Arryved. Take Dan on a backpacking trip and he'll tell you the tale of the craft beer that made him see the light!
David's humble nature wouldn't lead you to believe he is our COO and CPO (in addition to being one of our founders!) but he is. He was a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Google and has over 20 years of experience in payments/security. Dave loves a great Stout or Gose.
Job Titles:
- Software Engineering Manager
DT joins our engineering team with a decade of experience and is excited to take part in what Arryved is building for the service and hospitality industry. When he's not helping create our next amazing product, he enjoys spending time with his two kids and two dogs or making a delicious home-cooked meal with a good cabernet.
Emma is a proud CU Buff and thrilled to be crafting marketing content for such a fun company! She's a typical Colorado native (hiker, biker, skier) and also an unapologetic Swiftie and cow decor collector. She doesn't have any pets (yet!) but makes sure every dog she passes knows how cute they are. Emma loves any beer that makes her pucker, but her favorite is Upslope's Blackberry Lemon Sour.
Job Titles:
- Sales Development Representative
Franco saw the SDR job listing and said aloud "This is me!" We agreed and we're thrilled to have his hospitality background and enthusiasm about beer on the team. Franco scratches his outdoor itch by hiking, camping, and fishing, and seeks creative outlets in drawing and in the voice acting classes he did just for fun! He's won the unofficial Pet Naming Competition with a pitbull named Bacon and a ferret named Eggs. While Franco's not picky when it comes to choosing a brew, he always starts with the highest ABV and works his way backwards.
Frankie worked her coding magic at IBM before moving to Colorado and joining Arryved, eager to directly impact the lives of the hardworking hospitality industry. On the weekends she likes to skateboard or flex her storytelling skills during a good round of D&D, before coming home to her little monster of a Maine Coon mix. Make her morning by bringing her an iced lavender oat milk latte.
Job Titles:
- Merchant Services Partner Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Product Support Specialist
Hugo has a history in both the Service and Tech industries, and found Arryved to be the perfect place to engage with both of his passions. When he's not supporting our wonderful customers, Hugo loves camping, fishing, and listening to music. He winds down with a gin and tonic in the company of his cat named Beef.
Job Titles:
- Marketing and Warehouse Assistant
This Boulder native moved back from NYC during the pandemic, and found solace on our team while balancing her self-proclaimed starving artist lifestyle. Her artistry shines in silversmithing and freelance floral design, and she's a fan of all things spooky. Jade has a Linguistics degree, a ball python named Freckle, and likes to start her morning with a hot cup of tea.
Jake's background is in the sports industry and ticket sales, but selling folks on Arryved has been a slam dunk for him so far! His weekends are preferably spent swinging a golf club, seeing a live show, or traveling. Jake's go-to order when exploring breweries around Charlotte? An IPA of course.
Job Titles:
- Fullfillment / Warehouse Specialist
Jensen is Cicerone Certified and a seasoned hospitality pro. He admired the culture here at Arryved and now works with our fulfillment team in the warehouse. On the weekends you can find him shredding fresh pow in the mountains (Ikon passholders unite!) or manifesting his future Dachshund rescue named Potato. Jensen loves any brew from his favorite local spots Knotted Root and Outer Range.
Jeremy has always had a passion for helping small businesses, and ran projects and operations at several startups and design agencies before transitioning to Software Engineering in 2015. Now he's thrilled to build products that help food and beverage owners curate unforgettable guest experiences! Jeremy loves volleyball and hot yoga, and celebrating a good thrift store find with an Old Fashioned.
Job Titles:
- Customer Success Team Lead
Jesse would run 100 miles for a beer…or just for fun! This badass dad is an awesome dude that comes to us from the wonderful world of breweries. He will happily enjoy an IPA while staring at a gorgeous lake he's traveled to on foot.
John's innate passion for inventing combined with his ability to genuinely connect with others has made him the self-proclaimed startup junkie that he is. After spending his early career in a suit as a technology consultant, he's devoted the last 15 years to working with other entrepreneurs designing and pioneering innovative products for the tech, nonprofit, and real estate industries. When John isn't creating the Next Big Thing, he can be found exploring the outdoors with his family or sipping on some ice cold craft beer.
Job Titles:
- Product Support Specialist Team Lead
Jonathan is no stranger to the restaurant industry, and joined Arryved excited to utilize his hospitality background and enter the tech world. This alpine endurance enthusiast spends his weekends out of breath either skiing, scrambling, trail running, or cycling. In fact, he completed the Pacific Crest Trail in 2014 as one of his many stints being "homeless in the woods." Jonathan washes down a long day with aged agricole rhum.
Julien was introduced early to the art and science of beer when his dad started blocking off the family kitchen to home brew. Julien took that innate curiosity to the web, becoming a self-taught developer and successful freelancer, before co-founding Craftpeak and leading the team as CTO. Now Julien proudly wears his favorite color purple as part of Arryved's Engineering Team! When his adrenaline isn't racing creating savvy guest-facing features, he takes it to the streets in his adventure van, mountain bike, or motorcycle. At home, Julien is a chef and music geek, and keeps good company with his partner, two pets, and a glass of Natural Wine.
Job Titles:
- Fulfillment / Warehouse Specialist
Justin comes from both a beer and a technology background. He's a big believer in providing a killer experience for employees and guests alike! He will love you forever if you can talk Star Wars. And while he's sweet, he loves sours.
Justin came to Arryved with an impressive background in craft beer distribution and the restaurant industry, and is proud of the product he's now selling! When he's not cheering on his favorite sports teams (J-E-T-S), Justin likes to cook and enjoy the great outdoors with his 3 kids. His favorite way to imbibe is with a West Coast IPA or tequila.
Job Titles:
- Product Support Team Manager
This animal-lover plays zookeeper in our rowdy office in between fielding Support calls! She spends her weekends volunteering at a rescue for birds of prey and will toast to conservation with a mouth-puckering sour.
Job Titles:
- Product Support Specialist
This Atlanta native recently completed University of Denver's Cybersecurity Bootcamp, and she's eager to combine her IT knowledge with her craft brewing background! When Kate isn't exploring the Colorado mountains, finding the perfect happy hour, or backpacking through Europe, she's doting on Maya, her Boxer Mix, who runs the house. Grab a Pale Ale with Kate and ask about her dream of owning a farm!
Katie joins the team with experience in advertising, brand development, and web design across many industries, and she's excited to now be in the craft tech space. Colorado welcomed Boston-bred Katie with open arms as the primo spot to practice all of her favorite hobbies: distance running, skiing, and hiking. She has yet to find a citrusy IPA she loves as much as Maine Beer Company's Lunch IPA, but she's an eager participant in the ongoing investigation.
Job Titles:
- Product Support Specialist
This Boulder native is eager to assist and grow with breweries and restaurants around the country serving as one of Arryved's fearless Support Team members. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Kyle worked in the front of house for Boulder breweries himself for 11 years. When he's not serenading his tuxedo cat, Kito, on the guitar, Kyle tends to the plants in his garden and the pow on his snowboard. As it does with many Arryved folk, Avery's Maharaja Imperial IPA has a chokehold on Kyle's taste buds.
Lauren's love of beer and passion for working with people were perfectly matched when she found Arryved! She can regularly be found enjoying one of the many awesome breweries in Boulder or jet-setting on a trip with an impulse-purchased plane ticket. Through it all, rest assured she will have an IPA in hand.
Our CEO brings a long background of tech leadership to Arryved. Loren is excited to build on the awesome product, service and team that brought him here in the first place. After a few years in Colorado, on weekends and holidays he can regularly be found in the mountains: on skis, on a bike, fishing, or just living the Rocky Mountain high. Loren loves a good pale ale paired with funny people.
After spending most of her career in the service industry (including several years at Avery Brewing Company), Maggie does a little bit of everything at Arryved, driven by the passion for excellent service and hospitality. A self-described Colorado cliche, she hits the ski trails in the winter and the running trails in the summer, always celebrating a day on the mountain with a Colorado craft beer. Grab a pint of Odell Myrcenary or Sante Fe Java Stout and ask her all about her novel writing!
Since graduating from CU Boulder with a degree in Humanities, Marnie has worked every possible position in restaurants-everything from line cook to general manager! She's excited to now be helping restaurant and brewery owners make their dreams a reality. On weekends, Marnie likes to explore the beautiful Rocky Mountain hiking trails, and her taste buds go to Funktown for a Grüvi Pale Ale.
Job Titles:
- Senior Software Reliability Engineer
Our resident home brewer who also grows his own cherries, Marvin also has hair that could be featured in a Pantene Pro V commercial. He has never met a hop that he hasn't liked, so count him in for anything and everything.
Mike uses his extensive experience in sales as well as his brewery partnership background to represent Arryved across the east coast as a Senior Sales Associate. When this lifelong New Englander isn't finding service-forward solutions for food and beverage businesses, you can find him on the beach with a margarita in hand.
Job Titles:
- Product Support Specialist
Mose's love of tech and the restaurant industry made his decision to join our Product Support Team easy. He has a BA in Anthropology and Archaeology from Tulane, and his weekend routine is to climb, ski, eat, read, and repeat. After a day on slopes, Long Trail Brewing's Double Bag IPA is Mose's choice beverage.
Our Chief People Officer Nancy brings over twenty years of experience in business and partnership development in technology. She loves to paddle board with a good Schwarzbier riding along!
Job Titles:
- Relationship Manager Team Lead
Natalie brings over twenty years of hospitality industry experience to Arryved and uses her expertise to help Arryved clients excel. She knows her stuff after managing one of Colorado's busiest tasting rooms for years! When she's not making the day of Arryved customers everywhere, Natalie loves to go hiking with her family. Get her a sour beer and ask about her time managing restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip!
Nate comes to Arryved from Left Hand Brewing where he spent the last few years slinging brews and giving brewery tours! He's excited to take his passion for hospitality to the next level and to be part of a team that seeks to constantly improve the service industry for staff and guests alike. When he's not helping Arryved customers provide excellent experiences, he likes to see live music and ride his bike around the beautiful Front Range. Ask him about his gastronomical travel adventures over a West Coast Double IPA or a German Pilsner!
Nick joined Arryved exhilarated by the team and the massive market opportunities ahead! He graduated Cum Laude from Claremont McKenna College where he played baseball and earned degrees in Economics and Computer Science, and went on to work as both a technology investment banker (Deutsche Bank & Evercore) and private equity investor (True Wind Capital). Climbing, ski touring, and watching sports are a few of Nick's favorite things, and his nightcap of choice is a good ol' G&T.
This software engineer enjoyed 7+ years in the games industry, including stints at Gogo Business Aviation, Blizzard Entertainment, and Riot Games. Now, Phil's trading planes and games for food and beverage! When he's not building software for work or personal projects, Phil loves reading, horror movies, and gaming himself. Nothing starts a day off right for Phil quite like a hot cup of fresh grounds-heavy cream, no sugar.
Rachel is a hospitality master: before coming to Arryved, she worked as an executive chef for over a decade! Not to mention the Denver brewery she helped run. She keeps her hours outside of work busy with travel, exploring Denver on her bicycle, and working with the non-profit she co-founded. When she's not perfecting the art of jet-lag, she can be found enjoying a Mezcal Old Fashioned, a coffee, or an IPA-not necessarily in that order!
Job Titles:
- Product Support Specialist
Robby has worked nearly every job in the restaurant industry, starting when he was 14 rolling dough at a pizza parlor in West Hartford, CT. Since then, he's done grassroots education work in South Africa, played college lacrosse, studied History and African American Studies at UConn, and sparked a passion for bevtech while working at Untappd. Nowadays, he enjoys surfing before work, hiking with his wife, daughter, and 2 dogs, and is always down to cook and entertain if there's an open flame around. The party starts when any funky Saison is cracked open!
Job Titles:
- Production Support Specialist - Ecommerce
Sara came to Arryved from Avery Brewing Company, where she spent years putting beers in hands and smiles on faces. She loves nothing more than being outside with her pup, Amiel, or with a good book. A glass of Malbec pairs perfectly with tending to her latest proofing bread loaf.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager of Customer Education and Relationship Management
This east coast native moved to Colorado over 15 years ago to complete her Master's degree in Education with a focus in Ed Tech, and eagerly joined our Product Training team, excited to apply her Learning & Development background! During her time off, Sarah loves outdoor adventures such as hiking and SUPing with her husband and their 4-legged kid, and can often be found exploring Colorado's awesome breweries and eateries. Sarah dabbles in many different styles of beer depending on her mood, but these days sours have her heart.
Steve joined the Arryved team from Google, where he spent thirteen years as a payments engineer. When he's not helping scale the next wicked-cool point of sale system, he spends his time traveling and going to the theater. Share a stout or a Maharaja IPA from Avery Brewing with Steve and ask him about his latest MMORPG!
Thomas spent 8 years at a government software company, and we're thrilled to have his keen eye! When he's not assuring tip-top quality at Arryved, Thomas is an avid hiker, skier, and climber. He even built a bouldering wall in his garage during the pandemic! Of his 3 pets, Noodle the cat is the best fetcher. Grab this Chicago native a piña colada or a sour beer to quench his thirst!
Our CFO brings years of experience in finance and operations to Arryved and is thrilled to work with a company that puts its focus on the customer! A sailor in a landlocked state, Tom enjoys a crisp Spaten after a day on the waves - usually joined by his 120 pound German Shepherd "puppy" Mason!
Our co-founder Tom has been a part of many startups but Arryved is by far his favorite. We affectionately call him Dr. Tom and that's not just a nickname - he holds a Ph.D in Computer Science! When he's not outsmarting the rest of us, Tom enjoys a margarita alongside a good book.
Job Titles:
- Director of Hardware Product Management
Tony came aboard Arryved with an Electrical Engineering degree and 30+ years of experience in point of sale systems. He's thrilled to begin making an impact on the Hardware team! This DIY-er dabbles in woodworking, cooking, anything technical, and loves off-roading in his Jeep. Beer is Tony's libation of choice-darker porters and stouts being his favorite.
This travel enthusiast has been on the move since she was born, spending time on both coasts before settling in Denver. Vanessa used Arryved during her 4+ years at Avery Brewing, and it was love at first card swipe. Having studied Interior Design, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, she's now taking her keen eye, business background, and writing chops to help customers successfully navigate Arryved. After a day of hiking, skating, snowboarding, or wakeboarding, Vanessa winds down with her fluffy cat, Lorenzo, and a West Coast IPA.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager - Ecommerce
Yvonne is hard to catch-she moves every 3 months with her travel nurse partner-but she always leaves a photo trail! She was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, and studied Photography, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship stateside in North Carolina. She's made a career of combining her love of the camera and the outdoors, and now is the Project Manager for the Ecommerce Team here at Arryved. Coffee fuels Yvonne, but her all-time favorite beer is the Mosaic IPA from Hill Farmstead Brewery.