Stony Creek Brewery Names New CEO and VP of Sales

New CEO and VP of Sales bring vast industry experience to the Branford brewery

BRANFORD, CT  – April 11, 2022 -  Stony Creek Brewery, a leading regional craft brewery located in Branford, Connecticut, has appointed Dan Shannon to the position of CEO, and David Morrice to the position of Vice President of Sales.

Shannon has more than 30 years of experience in the industry including leadership positions in both sales and marketing for multiple national brands including Budweiser Select, Michelob Brewing Company, Michelob Ultra, Rolling Rock, and Wanderlust Spirits craft brands Helix Vodka and Askur Gin.

As CEO, Shannon will oversee all aspects of the company’s operations. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Shannon attended California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management with an emphasis on small business management and entrepreneurship.  Shannon currently resides in Branford.

“I wanted to be a part of the Stony Creek story, and to continue the commitment Ed Crowley, Sr. has to his mission, the team, and the community,” said Dan Shannon, Stony Creek Brewery CEO. “Stony Creek Brewery has an exceptional culture that is embodied by everyone in the organization. I am grateful to be a part of it.”

In conjunction with Shannon’s hiring, Stony Creek Brewery and Founder Ed Crowley, Sr., also announced that David Morrice has been selected as Vice President of Sales.  Prior to joining Stony Creek Brewery, Morrice was the Director of Sales at Yazoo Brewing Company in Nashville and has more than 25 years of beverage industry experience. Morrice attended the University of Kentucky and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Born and raised in New England, he currently resides in Branford.

Stony Creek Brewery is celebrating 12 years in business and is owned by the Crowley Family, led by Ed Crowley, Sr., and Ed Crowley, Jr.

“We couldn’t be happier to welcome both Dan and David to our family,” said Ed Crowley, Sr., Founder, Stony Creek Brewery. “They are both clearly passionate about our beers, our ideals, and the philosophies we represent. We welcome them with great enthusiasm and promise.”

About Stony Creek Brewery

Established in 2010 by Peggy and Ed Crowley, Sr., Stony Creek Brewery is a leading regional craft brewery located in Branford, Connecticut, and one of the first breweries founded in the state.  The brewery’s 30,000 square feet make it one of the largest brewing facilities and taprooms in Connecticut. The brewery produces 20 different beers and has distribution throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York State, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Some of their most popular offerings include the Cranky Series of IPA’s, the award-winning Dock Time Lager, and Stony Joe Stout, in addition to several seasonal and specialty beers available throughout the year. The brewery operates a popular taproom and event space located on the Branford River waterfront, with regular live entertainme