The Mad River Distillers Team

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    John Egan, Founder

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    Maura Connolly, Co-Founder & National Sales Director

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    Brett Little, Co-Founder 

    Brett specializes in the formulation, profile creation and production of MRD’s spirits. A recovering lawyer, he has a background in organic chemistry and a lifelong interest in spirits, wines and beers. He has a passion for artisanal foods and local production of life’s necessities. Brett resides in Winchester, MA, with his family.
     
   

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    Mimi Buttenheim, President

    Mimi joined Mad River Distillers in May of 2015.Her career in food, wine and spirits spans 15 years and multiple coasts. After graduating from Brown University with a degree in Classics, she earned a Certificate of Baking and Pastry Arts from the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena, California. Mimi moved to Vermont in 2010 and made the transition from the wine world to craft spirits. A competitive equestrian and avid cook, she is the only Mad River Distillers member who does not ski or snowboard. She enjoys the après-ski drinks and her favorite cocktail is the Boulevardier.
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    Alex Hilton, General Manager & Chief Distiller

    Alex Hilton grew up in Mad River Distillers backyard in Warren, Vermont. As a child he learned to enjoy everything VT has to offer from skiing to hiking and everything in between. Before joining Mad River Distillers Alex worked in the trades as a carpenter for nearly 10 years building homes all around the area. He performed all of the renovations on the old horse barn that is now the distillery. Alex now lives in Fayston, VT with his wife and their children. His favorite cocktail is a Rye Old Fashioned.

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