hops on a vine in michigan hop farm

Hop Growers of Michigan Board

HGM Board seats are currently held by the following members:

  • Mark Trowbridge, Top Hops Farm
    Chairman (term runs thru 2024)
  • Brian Tennis, Hop Alliance
    Vice-Chairman (term runs thru 2025)
  • Jim Mikesell, Dog Star Hops
    Treasurer (term runs thru 2025)
  • Julie Kane, Sandy Ridge Farms
    Secretary (term runs thru 2024)
  • Bonnie Steinman, Bells Brewery
    Member-at-Large (term runs thru 2024)
  • Todd Taylor, Taylor Hops
    Member-at-Large (term runs thru 2024)
  • Shawn Arnold, Arnold Hop Farm
    Member-at-Large (term runs thru 2025)
  • Rick Kawalski, Hop Head Farms
    Member-at-Large (term runs thru 2025)
  • Jim Schlichting, Blue Lake Hops
    Member-at-Large (term runs thru 2025)

HGM Subcommittees

We are grateful for the volunteer efforts of our active Subcommittees.

Chinook Cup Committee Members

  • Rob Sirrine, MSU Extension
  • Rose Stahl, Mr. Wizard Hops
  • Bonnie Steinman, Bell’s Brewery
  • Open Positions, Taking Nominations

Verified Source Committee Members

  • Rob Sirrine, MSU Extension
  • Open Positions, Taking Nominations

Marketing Committee Members

  • Brian Tennis, Hop Alliance (Lead)
  • Dianna Stampfler, Promote Michigan
  • Jim Mikesell, Dog Star Hops
  • Jim Schlichting, Blue Lake Hops
  • Rick Kawalski, Hop Head Farms
  • Sean Trowbridge, Top Hops Farm
hop harvest at mr. wizards hop farm

Harvesting hops at Mr. Wizard’s Hop Farm

**NOTE: Members considering running for an HGM Board seat or Committee Member position can volunteer anytime by contacting a current member of the Board. Elections will be held in the first quarter of the year following the Annual Membership Meeting.