THE TEAM

Matt Cutter is an entrepreneur, and Founder and President of Upslope Brewing Company. In 2008, Matt set in motion to start a brewery sparked from a love of homebrewing and a strong desire to be an integral part of the craft beer revolution. Moving to Boulder from Ohio in 1991 with a plan to ski days and work nights, Matt discovered craft beer in Colorado, pursued a career in project management in the high-tech industry, and just couldn't shake the idea of starting a craft brewery from a business plan that he first wrote in 1996.

Steve Savage is currently the CEO of 1908 Brands Inc, COO of BevBoost, Inc and Managing Director of Velocity CPG, LLC.

 Steve’s started his first business endeavor, Eco-Products, in 1990. By 2008, Eco-Products was the nation’s leading compostable foodservice products company in the USA.  Eco-Products won numerous environmental awards, including the State of Colorado Gold Leadership award and The Small Business Association’s National Green Leader award. 

Jaymi Bauer is a renowned brand architect and award-winning marketer with a track record of turning bold ideas into category-defining successes. As a senior leader at Xbox, she played a pivotal role in transforming the brand from a concept into a cultural icon. She spearheaded the most successful product launch in Xbox history by reinventing how video games were sold at retail.

Ben is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience guiding companies through the complexities and challenges of rapid growth. Throughout his career, Ben has focused on helping companies achieve financial stability, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. Ben has held strategic leadership roles across diverse industries and at all stages of the business lifecycle, including pre-seed funding, first-time private equity ownership, and IPO readiness.

With more than 23 years of experience in machine and mechanical design, technical sales, service and manufacturing operations as well as 4 scientific publications and 5+ patents,  Co-Founder Wild Goose, Alexis Foreman is a natural fit as our Engineering Advisor.

Matt Hoskins is a successful entrepreneur, writer, investor, marketer, sales manager, experienced professional speaker and fitness expert.

Matt personally created the Biochar Now marketing and educational video that was viewed in the Green Pavillion by nearly 86,000 attendees and 200 world leaders at the COP28, 2023 United Nations climate change conference held in Dubai. The landmark outcome of this event was an historic agreement from all world leaders present to transition away from fossil fuels on a global scale.   

Alex Meyer is the Technical Advisor- Beverage Applications of Upslope Brewing Company with over a decade of experience in product development, quality assurance, and production management. With a proven ability to develop unique products and optimize production processes, Alex blends creativity and technical expertise to deliver outstanding results.

Zack Savarise is a dedicated engineer who brings experience in process design, safety analysis, and research and development, having worked on projects focused on optimizing chemical production and improving system efficiency.

Jillian Torres is a seasoned Brand Manager with a strong background in overseeing marketing efforts for multiple brands, managing finances, leading warehouse operations, and overseeing all customer support operations. She excels in streamlining processes, ensuring timely order fulfillment, maintaining positive customer relationships, and driving business growth through effective leadership and customer-centric strategies.