MOTHER ROAD BREWING COMPANY

An entrepreneur with a broad background in hospitality, brewing, and community service, Michael Marquess co-founded Mother Road Brewing incorporating his loves of beer, history, and the open road into a viable business opportunity. Michael began his interest in hospitality at age 14 when he took a ‘home ec’ class in high school. Between his dedicated teacher and love of food and drink, he knew this was his industry. Michael majored in Hotel and Restaurant Management at Northern Arizona University and graduated with a BS. During school he managed several independent restaurants and then went into corporate management with Wyndham Hotels. After his corporate experience, he returned to Flagstaff where he became involved with the community through his service to several non-profits and rearing a family. He picked up the hobby of home brewing which he has enjoyed since 2000. Michael took a break from hospitality and purchased an existing real estate appraisal firm and grew that business successfully through the mid-2000s. He sold the company in 2010 to pursue Mother Road Brewing Company. Mother Road Brewing Company has grown from three employees to a staff of over 40 and is now the 3rd largest brewery in Arizona by volume brewed. Mother Road’s purpose is ‘to brew distinguished beers and build community one pint at a time’. Michael guides the vision, culture, and strategic planning as well as growing high level relations and partnerships as his primary tasks.

Gordon is a dedicated sales and marketing professional with over 30 years of experience in the beverage industry managing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands throughout the state of Arizona and the Southwest.

Peter attended Lewis & Clark College and brewed with Full Sail (1993-1995). He was Head Brewer at Desert Edge and in 1997 joined Bear Republic as COO/Master Brewer. He values sustainability, serving on the BA’s Sustainability Committee.

Dylan Prater began his hospitality career in college working for a barbecue restaurant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. After moving back to his hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee, he discovered that he could further pursue his passion with the Monen Family Restaurant Group, operators of multiple highly successful restaurants in the Nashville and Chattanooga areas. Dylan and his wife made the decision to move their lives out to Flagstaff in early 2020, where he has been working as the General Manager of Hospitality for Mother Road Brewing Company. Mother Road Brewing Company was a natural fit for Dylan to continue his passion for hospitality, where the goals and values of the company create inspiration for the development of the Tap Room.

Dan brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience, strong business relationships, and a passion for our industry. He currently sits on the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation Board forHualapai Tourism. Prior to joining the GCRC Board, Dan was the Managing Director for theDMC Network, as well holding leadership positions at Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. He has also been a university educator teaching hospitality management and marketing courses at Arizona State University. Dan has a bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University. He also studied at the Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, and has a minor in Spanish. Dan and his wife of 31 years are proud parents of two adult sons and reside in the Greater Phoenix area with their beloved yellow lab, Tinsley.

Dennis' first visit to Mother Road was before it opened in 2011. When the opportunity to invest presented itself in 2015, he participated. As statewide sales took off, he served as a brand ambassador representing the company in the field.

Jay is a champion of the brand and the culture, and is proud to be an investor and board member. He believes that the best is yet to come.

Thirty years active duty US Air Force, now retired. Seventeen years as owner of a financial planning practice focused on family and small business planning.