Meet our crew with mostly checkered pasts.
From former goat wranglers to space oddities, it takes a group of individuals to make Against the Grain the dark-humored beacon of fart jokes it is.
Together make one helluva a team!
Sam Cruz
Co-founder“No shoes, no shirt, no problem.”
Andrew Ott
Co-founder“I once hung upside down on a rollercoaster for 4 hours.”
Adam Watson
Co-founder“Greetings sapiens!”
Jerry Gnagy
Co-founder“For cryin’ out loud! The first “G” is silent!”
Alex Vogt
Production Brewer“Every Vogt counts.”
Amelia Pillow
Smokehouse Head Brewer“Self-described over communicator”
Ashley Paul
Social Media Specialist“Oh, were you sitting here?”
Austin Cummins
Sausage Maker“Sex, Drugs & Sausage Rolls”
Cameron “Danger” Russ
Kentucky Sales Representative‘”ppreciate ya.”
Daniel “Shaggy” Thompson
National Sales Manager“He’ll give ya five good ones just to stoke up a whale.”
Jessy Harding
Merchandise & Special Events Manager“I mean, I’m not wrong.”
Jon HIgh
Smokehouse Manager“If my hat’s missing, I’ve gone Phish-ing!”
Jordan Delewis
Executive Chef/Pitmaster“My meat. Your mouth.”
Katie Molck
Marketing & Media Manager“Eeehhh, but I have some questions!”
Kyle McCoy
Sous Chef/ Assistant Pit Master“I look better in person.”
Peter Fingerson
Production Brewer“Not just hands on, but fingers on!”
Shane Benton
Smokehouse General Manager“Yes, I am a KY Colonel. Thanks for noticing!”
Ted Brower
Smokehouse Brewer“Michigan Man”
Tyler Martin
Brewer“I like your jacket.”
Whitney Darnall
Administrator and Executive Assistant“Get out of my office.”
Xander Stewart
Smokehouse Assistant General Manager“I manage the general things, not the specifics.”