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 2024) - Jim Mikesell, Dog Star Hops
Treasurer (term runs thru 2024) - 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 2024) - Rick Kawalski, Hop Head Farms
Member-at-Large (term runs thru 2024) - Jim Schlichting, Blue Lake Hops
Member-at-Large (term runs thru 2024)
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
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.