Hailing from Upstate New York, Tim Suprise learned early in life that relationships matter. The educational influences of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet, and Franciscan Friars helped shape a desire for public service, that led to a brief yet formative ...

If you walk into Arcadia, you’re likely to see Rick Suarez in a business meeting in the back of the restaurant, laughing over a beer and witty conversation. He’s an imperative piece in the well-oiled Arcadia machine. Upon his arrival in 2009, Rick has brought years of experience, a vast ...

After attending Laker High School in Michigan’s thumb, Kristin headed north for the Upper Peninsula to Lake Superior State University where she played volleyball and majored in International Business. Her college experience was enhanced by a study abroad experience in Italy.  It was in Orvieto, ...

Danielle Bonifer is a graduate of Albion College, class of 2012. As a Battle Creek native, it seemed all too fitting that she should apply for a position with Arcadia prior to graduating. Since obtaining the Marketing Coordinator position in May of 2012, she has been managing social media accounts, ...

Arcadia's Chef Sean Kelly started his culinary career in the parking lots of Greatful Dead concerts in the early 1990s, while following the band for a couple of  years. He returned from California, landing at Grand Rapids Community College where he was enrolled in the  culinary program from 1995 ...

Dave Sippel comes to us from Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, PA. Raised outside of Indianapolis, Dave began homebrewing when he was in high school, then went on to study brewing, business, and graphic design at Indiana University. While in school, he worked as an Assistant Brewer at the ...

Brad Pulver grew up in Mason, MI. While in college Brad bought a 1bbl pilot brewhouse for his garage with the intention of developing a career in brewing. His career began in commercial brewing with an apprenticeship at Harper's Brewpub in East Lansing.  From there he got a job with Michigan ...

Originally from Harrisville Michigan, Drew began his brewing career as a volunteer at Arcadia Brewing Company. He has truly worked his way up through the ranks from his beginning as a box-builder. His dad helped peak his interest in brewing by encouraging him to do it at home. As a homebrewer, ...

Born and raised in the Buffalo, New York are, Jim Brown arrived in Michigan to study Automotive Management at Ferris State University. He graduated on the Dean's List and went to work for Chrysler Motors in New York City and eventually moved from the corporate to retail world, moving back to ...

Steve Marcial was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After high school, Steve spent time attending KVCC and Western Michigan University. His sales career took off in the print marketing industry where Steve managed a print shop and held sales positions, acquiring 14 years ...

When you can’t make it to our tavern in Battle Creek, Michigan, you’ll need to quench your thirst for Arcadia Ales somehow, right? The man that gets those beers to your local beer store or favorite watering hole is our Warehouse Manager, Brian Phelps. Brian has worked in the brewery since ...