American Homebrewers Association (AHA) volunteer leaders support the health of the AHA, our goals, vision and mission. AHA Members interested in the volunteer process click the button below.
To read about AHA becoming an independent organization in January 2025, see the official press release.
Contact the AHA Executive Director.
2025 Founding Board
Staff
Events & Education Subcommittee
Emeritus Members
- Ray Daniels (Chicago, IL)
- Fred Eckhardt (Portland, OR) – In memorium
- Randy Mosher (Chicago, IL)
Founding Board of Director Position Description
Term
2025 Foundational Board members will be appointed to a one-year term by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Committee Chair and the Brewers Association Board Chair. This may be adjusted to align with the bylaws once they are developed.
Board Responsibilities
The Founding Board is accountable for oversight that will lay the foundation for AHA independence as a new 501(c). To that end, it shall also:
- Comply with fiduciary obligations of care, loyalty, and obedience.
- Comply with Brewers Association expectations for board members.
- Oversee AHA’s business and financial affairs.
- Advise on Association Management Company issues as needed, and once incorporated, select and appoint the Association Chief Staff Executive.
- Perform duties entrusted to officers and directors of a nonprofit corporation.
Other Responsibilities
All Board of Directors are responsible for strategic direction and oversight of the Association’s affairs, including:
- Engage in foresight and establish a vision, mission, and strategic priorities for the AHA.
- Recommend and adopt policies consistent with the Association’s mission and statement of purpose.
- Ensure the Association adopts and implements a succession plan for Officers.
- Ensure the governance structure supports a diverse, competent, committed pipeline of volunteer leaders to help transition the AHA into an independent organization.
- Promote AHA membership and champion the transition of AHA into an independent entity.
- Once independent, approve an annual budget and operating plan, evaluate the performance of the Association’s Director and Association Management Company, determine the Association and board strategic priorities, and monitor the achievement or non-achievement of planned objectives.
- Perform duties as assigned by any future Association governing documents.
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