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Danielle Teslow, Director of Sales, always brings a sense of comfort to anyone wanting to have an event or wedding with us here at Prairie Street Brewing Co. Danielle boasts more than 15 years of food, beverage and wedding experience as well as 10 years of directing catering at offsite weddings at nearly all the top wedding venues in the area. She brings that experience to bear on behalf of all our clients and their guests. From simple and quaint, to elaborate and detailed, she loves being part of any size event and does so with a confident smile that will rub off on you and your guests. Cheers her with a PSB Irish stout while planning your special day or event!
Born in Rockford, Dustin Koch attended Garrison School, Walker School, Eisenhower Middle School and Guilford High School.
After high school, Koch attended Rock Valley College and eventually the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, where he studied architecture. Between stints at Rock Valley and the University of Wisconsin, he purchased and managed apartment buildings and other rentals. In his capacity as a property manager and developer, he developed hand and tool skills that would serve him well in the future at Prairie Street Brewing Co.
Koch met Reed Sjostrom, Prairie Street Brewing Co. Co-Founder and Brewery Director, at Eisenhower Middle School. But, they didn't become good friends until each had returned to Rockford after college.
"Reed was looking for someone to go rock climbing with, and I guess he thought I'd be crazy enough to do that with him," said Koch.
Megan Davis joined the Prairie Street team in 2014 as an event server. She loved being a part of the celebrations here so much that she quickly grew into her current role as Banquet Manager. In this role, she uses her confident, approachable, and understanding personality to take the stress out of your day so you can just relax and enjoy yours. Before and during your event, Megan is hands-on and dedicated to bringing your vision to life. Whether it's a birthday, wedding, or any other type of event or celebration, she loves to help create a memorable experience by ensuring every detail is taken care of.
Job Titles:
- Chief Brand and Products Officer / Co - Founder
Rockford native Reed Sjostrom attended Carlson Grade School, Eisenhower Middle School, Guilford High School, Rock Valley College, North Central College and Northern Illinois University, from which he graduated with a degree in Geography with an emphasis on Environmental Sciences.
"The environmental sciences classes probably influenced my life the most," said Sjostrom. "Here in the United States, I think we are pretty poor stewards of our land, air and waterways. We need to work on that. I try to keep the health of our environment in mind as I live my day-to-day life - and in my business life at Prairie Street Brewing Co., as well. We do everything we can to minimize our collective carbon footprint."
Sjostrom serves as Chief Brand and Products Officer at Prairie Street Brewing Co. and relishes his ability to influence, and work with Head Brewer Steve Lenox, Executive Chef Josh Tourville and their teams.
"I've been privileged to travel a lot and I love bringing back ideas for flavor combinations and possible recipes for us to explore in the brewery and/or kitchen," he said. "We have our popular staples and that's a big part of what makes us successful, but we also like introducing new menu items, brews and flavor profiles as often as possible."
Sjostrom's original faithful sidekick and co-co-founder was Tupelo Honey, she was a big, gentle "brown dog," he rescued years ago. She was a mainstay at the brewery since inception and now she is memorialized on numerous bottle and can labels. (find her on pilot labels, Wavey blonde, and maybe elsewhere!)
The new pup of Prairie Street, Ebba, is a bit more excitable and although she wasn't there from the start, she's continuing the tradition of having a furry companion around.
Climbing is Sjostrom's favorite away-from-work passion and you will find him on a climbing wall or rock face whenever he has the opportunity.
"I love being outside. I love seeing what's around the next corner. I love meeting new people who do the same things and appreciate just being in our natural world."