OUR TEAM

Julie Broaddus, Owner-Operator

It's impossible to summarize everything Julie does for the company, but we'll do our best! Chances are, if it has to do with the beer, brand, or taproom, Julie has had her hand in it. Originally from San Jose, California, Julie has spent the last 35 years calling Virginia home. When she's not helping to create delicious and funky beers, you'll find her enjoying time outside in nature, working in the barnyard with her goats, chickens, rabbits, and ducks, completing a New York Times crossword, playing a game of bridge or attempting Chopin nocturnes on the piano. Her favorite OBH memory? Setting up our first Holiday Market!

Erica Davidson , Quality Assurance Manager

Erica's job may be behind the scenes but, while her work begins in the lab, it ends with the beer in your hand and ensures that each glass maintains the consistent quality you've come to expect. A big fan of the outdoors, Erica has biked the C&O Towpath twice (184.5 miles between Georgetown and Cumberland, MD) and enjoys other nature-inspired activities like camping, especially when accompanied by her pup Ellie. Her favorite OBH beer? Graffit House West Coast IPA & Water Dog IPA! 

Will Caroll, Director of Sales

A Virginia native, and a major craft beer enthusiast, Will is our Director of Sales here at Old Bust Head. In his spare time, Will likes spending time with his family, catching a Caps game (rock the red!), or strumming a tune on the guitar. His favorite part of working at OBH is that he gets to connect with people all over VA/DC/MD, getting the word out about OBH and our mission and, most importantly, our beer into your hands. Will spent some time living in Australia, so if you see him in taproom don't be afraid to throw a "g'day mate" his way. Just don't tell him it was our idea. 

Scotty Knox, Sales Rep

Scotty started his journey in the beer industry 7 years ago as a delivery driver—you could still say Scotty delivers beer, but now it's to store shelves as an OBH sales rep! Scotty's favorite part about working in craft beer is talking shop with other people in the industry and learning about all the different beers in the market. If he had to choose one beer style to drink for the rest of his life it would be a Pilsner, since it fits with his lifestyle of camping in his 5th wheel camper and going to games. At the top of his bucket list is a trip to Tallahasse, FL to see a Seminoles game in-person. Scotty's favorite OBH Beer? Vixen Irish Red!

Dan Barrett, Special Projects

From designing new merch for the taproom, booking our live music, accounts payable, responding to customer questions, (his most common question: Is Old Bust Head dog friendly? Answer: Heck yeah!)—Dan wears a lot of hats here at Old Bust Head. No matter the task, Dan brings a fresh perspective and his favorite part about his job is seeing the payoff when customers are enjoying great beer and each others company. When not at work, you can find Dan enjoying his time off playing music, spending time with his wife or supporting his favorite sports team the Washington Capitals. "C-A-P-S caps caps caps!"   

Eli Fiorillo, Taproom Manager, Event Planning

Eli joined our team in 2019 and has been helping pull off events like our Spring/Holiday Markets, car shows, and Benefit 5K ever since. You might find him hanging decorations in the taproom or running sound check at our monthly Open Mic (you might even find him performing on stage)—Eli does a little bit of everything to make sure our events go smoothly but the good news is that says all that hard work is what makes the job rewarding! Eli's favorite OBH beer? Pineapple Certain Swagger. 

Email Eli at eli@oldbusthead.com

Alexis Kuiper, Taproom Assistant Manager

Originally hailing from the mid-west (specifically, South Dakota) Alexis is one of the sweetest members of our taproom team! As a big craft beer fan, Alexis is a perfect fit for the team and a great person to ask when you need a recommendation—when she's not on the clock you can find her drinking her favorite OBH IPA or Imperial Sour or exploring other Virginia craft breweries. Some of Alexis' other hobbies include hiking, paddle boarding, painting and off-roading—say hi if you see her behind the bar!

Kevin Predmore, Beertender, Office Admin

KEVIN PREDMORE’s deadpan humor is not lost on OBH regulars.  But don’t let the kilt, pirate, or St. Patrick costume throw you off. In addition to completing the 2 year BJCP training at OBH, Kevin is a Cicerone Certified Beer Server, and gives a straight answer when it comes to anything beer-related.  #1 in devotion, Kevin has made the brewery his home since nearly OBH-day-one, and can always be found there—whether on or off the clock—making the customer experience and the OBH team as good as it can be. 

Anthony Cafiero, Brewer, Cellar Manager

Anthony has been at OBH for 3 years as one of our brewers and, more recently, as our Cellar Manager. As a big fan of the craft beer industry, Anthony loves getting to learn new brewing techniques, particularly by experimenting with specialty beers on our 7bbl system. Besides beer, Anthony is an even bigger fan of baseball and has made it a lifelong mission to visit all 30 MLB Stadiums (he's already visited 18)! When he's not brewing beer or talking baseball, Anthony enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and visiting breweries with his wife Marissa. His favorite OBH beers are Cosmo Kreamer, our 7th Anniversary Honey Tripel, and Ultra Top Secret. 

Christa Bauserman, Beertender

Christa loves craft beer almost as much as her Border Collie Jet, glamping, and rewatching Bloodline (she's watched it about 10 times and has even been to some of the filming locations!) Christa is a real craft beer lover who loves meeting new customers and working side by side with the OBH crew. Her favorite OBH beers are our sours and Sky Meadows Blonde Lager! 

Cicely Dunaway, Beertender

Although she's realtively new to the beer industry, Cicely has been a craft beer fan for a while! At work, you can find Cicely behind the bar as one of our Beertenders, which means she's the perfect person to talk to when you're looking for a recommendation. When she's not at work, Cicely enjoys sipping on Stouts, going to country music concerts, and taking day trips with her friends and family. She hopes to one day visit Sicily and all of the countries around the Mediterranean. 

Anthony McCombs, Beertender

A new addition to the OBH team, Anthony is eager to learn about the craft beer industry and came to the right place! Not only is Anthony an accomplished singer, when he's not working, he spends time giving back to his local community as a swim coach. If you're looking for a beer recommendation, Anthony is likely to suggest his favorite on tap—our Irish Extra Stout.

Ricardo Padilla , Beertender

Already with a full-time job as Head of School, part-time gigs in television, big screen, and theatre acting, Ricardo decided to add Beertender to his list of job titles and recently celebrated 2 years of working at OBH in 2022. For Ricardo, the best part about working in craft beer is the variety of people he meets working behind the bar, discussing music, pop culture, and, of course, craft beer. At the top of Ricardo's Bucket List is retiring to a European village, probably tossing back a few easy drinking lagers, his favorite style of beer.
 

Josh Talley, Beertender, Games Master

Not only is Josh one of our Beertenders, he also happens to be our Games Master! What does that mean? Glad you asked! Josh would like to one day open his own Game Store/Tavern, but until then you can find him hosting a monthly Board Game Day right here at the taproom. With a variety of tabletop games available to play (or you can bring your own) Josh is there to show you the ropes. This is a fun event for the whole family, made even more fun with craft beer #beerandboardgames! His favorite part of working behind the bar is talking about beer with his co-workers and customers. If you ask, he'll probably recommend one of our stouts or his current favorite, our Double Vixen Imperial Red Ale.