Brewers Association Names Sarah Billiu Vice President of Membership

From The Brewers Association:

Boulder, CO  The Brewers Association (BA) announced today that Sarah Billiu has been selected as its new vice president of membership. Billiu, currently the organization’s membership director, brings eight years of tenured experience and insight to the role.

“We are thrilled to elevate Sarah as our new vice president of membership,” said Bart Watson, president and CEO of the Brewers Association. “Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge from her years with the BA’s membership team and has demonstrated an effort to understand, engage with, and welcome new members. Sarah has shown an unwavering passion for supporting and growing our member community. Her leadership will be instrumental in enhancing member support and engagement.”

In her new position leading the membership and member resources teams, Billiu will address strategies to maximize the association’s relevancy and value for members.

“I am honored to continue to serve the industry in my new role as the vice president of membership,” said Billiu. “Challenging times for small brewers make it all the more important to listen and support our incredible community, ensuring that every member experiences the value of being part of the Brewers Association. I look forward to continuing to lead the membership team as we aim to enhance member benefits, foster meaningful connections, and drive growth for the association and the industry as a whole.”

Based in Boulder, Colo., Billiu will start in the new role effective immediately and will join the association’s senior management team. She looks forward to connecting with members in person at the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America®Opens in new window in Indianapolis from April 28 to May 1. She invites members to reach out to her directly via [email protected].

About the Brewers Association

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