Moonlight Meadery Named John Ryan National Sales DIrector

From our pal Michael Fairbrother at Moonlight Meadery:

Londonderry, NH — Moonlight Meadery LLC, a world class, craft winery that specializes in meads: wines made from honey, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Ryan as National Sales Director.  Mr. Ryan is a 27-year beer industry veteran, where he most recently served as a General Manager for L. Knife & Son, one of the top beer wholesalers by volume in the United States, where he was responsible for craft beer sales  Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, San Diego, Los Angeles and Montana.  John’s wealth of expertise was gained from a career that includes off premise sales, import brand management, craft beer sales management and human resources.  Mr. Ryan, married 25 years and a resident of Marshfield, MA, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. In his new role as National Director of Sales, Mr. Ryan will be focusing on brand management and development, education and engagement of wholesalers and expanding markets.  Mr. Ryan will be growing existing relationships and developing new ones as he works to increase sales in current and new markets.

“We are excited and fortunate to bring John on board. His insight, knowledge and breadth of experience will be a powerful addition to our already successful team,” says a delighted Founder and Mead maker of Moonlight Meadery, Michael Fairbrother. “In 3 years we have grown from my garage to being recognized as the face of the mead industry. Our goal is to continue this growth and take advantage of the national and international success we have seen so far.”