Franchise Opportunities

Isaac Bell – Business Development Manager Isaac manages new city development and franchise onboarding and training. Whether you need help opening your city or sharpening your beer knowledge, Isaac is your man. Isaac comes from the Non-Profit world. Prior to joining City Brew Tours, Isaac was the Director of Operations for Carpenter’s Shelter located in Alexandria, Virginia. Isaac started running tours as a part-time guide back in 2016 and knows everything there is to know about getting a new city off the ground. Isaac is avid homebrewer, coral enthusiast, and aspiring pitmaster.

Favorite Beers: Hellbender – Double Chazzwazzer, Green Man Brewery – Trickster IPA, Oliver Brewing Company – Burn the Candle & Creator/Destroyer.

Todd Summers – Franchise Sales Manager Todd manages franchise sales and private tour sales. Before becoming a Sales Manager at City Brew Tours, Todd was a Sales Coordinator who has single-handedly planned and organized 1000s of private brewery tours for groups from 3-300 guests.  Todd’s favorite joke about his current job is that after getting his Master’s in clinical psychology he found a different cure for what ales you.  A native Chicagoan, Todd calls Vermont home where he can be found skiing, golfing, and waiting in line to buy beer with his wife and dogs Olive and Earl.

Favorite Beers: Fiddlehead – IPA, Foley Brothers – Pieces of Eight, Foam Brewers – Retrovertigo

Matt LaRosa – Sales & Development Specialist Matt acts as a consultant and account manager for all of our franchises. He provides valuable insight on best practices and as your go-to for any business-related questions. He joined the CBT team in 2020 after working as an Account Representative for a beer distributor in Massachusetts where he developed a passion for building relationships around a shared love of beer! In his spare time, you’ll find him tearing up the ski slopes, paddling on the closest body of water, or on the hunt for new beers and breweries wherever he travels.

Favorite Beers: Foam – Experimental Jet Set, Allagash – White, Founders – Breakfast Stout

Julie Walker –Chief Experience Officer Julie manages corporate tour operations and assists franchisees with ensuring they curate unforgettable experiences. Prior to joining City Brew Tours, Julie spent close to a decade as a nonprofit Program Director for a service year program that focused on immigrant and refugee support in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Julie has been a homebrewer for 12 years, has run tours in three corporate cities, and is a Certified Beer Server through the Cicerone® program. She is also an active member of the Pink Boots Society, an organization that assists, inspires, and encourages women and/or non-binary individuals in the fermented and alcoholic beverage profession through education.

Favorite Beers: Ommegang – Hennepin Saison, Heavy Seas – Winter Storm ESB, 21st Amendment – Blood Orange IPA

Brian Hatheway – Chief Personnel Officer Brian manages Personnel with City Brew Tours and Unboxed Enterprises. Brian takes an employee first approach to strategy planning while also proactively mitigating legal exposure to the business and maintaining compliance. Since starting with City Brew Tours Pittsburgh as a Beer Guide in 2018 Brian has helped launch our South Jersey franchise before moving into his current role. Brian’s previous experience included 10 years in the restaurant industry with a focus on back-of-house employee development and training.

Favorite Beers: Cantillon – Gueuze, Brew Gentlemen – General Braddock, Fair State – Pils