Cheers is delighted to announce our 2026 BevX Movers & Shakers. This program celebrates the most creative, original and innovative members of the on-premise industry.
Unlike programs that focus on corporate programs, Movers & Shakers recognizes individuals: the people who are innovating techniques, spotting and creating trends and developing stellar beverages. Awards were presented to the winners in attendance at the Beverage Week conference in Minneapolis on June 17.
We congratulate these professionals crafting the future of adult beverages in the fast-moving, ever-changing post-Covid world. We’ll be profiling the winners in a special series in July, and be sure to watch for the call for entries in early 2027 to nominate yourself or a colleague for recognition.
And now…the 2026 Movers & Shakers!
- Jessica Altieri, account manager, wine and water sommelier, IMI Agency
- Mike Capoferri, owner/operator, Thunderbolt, Night on Earth, and Semiprecious
- Antonio Carranza, corporate beverage director, Hyatt Hotels Corp.
- Kathy Casey, president/CEO/owner, Kathy Casey Food Studios – Liquid Kitchen
- Braithe Gill, corporate beverage director, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
- Stasch Kuras, beverage manager, Forte Hospitality Group
- Mickey Mullins, beverage director/bar manager, The Bower & Bower Bar
- Luis Ortega, senior director, beverage development & operations, Norwegian Cruise Line.
