I GREW UP IN Winston-Salem, NC.

WHERE I DAYDREAMED OFplaying in a rock and roll band and my future wife.

Winston WAS GREAT.  Good friends, warm summer nights, and a carefree lifestyle.

I JUST HOPE PEOPLE THERE DON’T REMEMBER WHEN I… um… oh yeah… I don’t remember that either.

SINCE THEN, I’VE DISCOVERED that I have to be a responsible adult, but that doesn’t have to keep me from enjoying life.

FOR ME,  “le bon diet set dans le detail.”

I’M REALLY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MARKET GARDEN BREWERY/SPEAKEASY/         CENTO/BIER MARKT/NANO BREW BECAUSE I get to learn about craft beer, enjoy craft beer with good people, and be a part of amazing things that are happening in the best neighborhood of one of America’s greatest cities… and get paid for it.

WE ALL DO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING, BUT TO SUM UP MY ROLE, I’D SAY I’Mmostly just comedic relief.

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, Ilike to ride my bike as much as possible and spend evenings patio sitting with good people and a craft beverage.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLEVELAND IS the rich and diverse history.  I also love the lakefronts, metroparks, neighborhoods, etc.  There is a unique sense of community and the people are real, with character… like myself.

IN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, I hope to be traveling around Europe.

AND THAT WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT MGB, THEY’LL TALK ABOUT some of the best beers that came into and out of Cleveland, and how we contributed to the craft beer movement.

I GREW UP IN America.

WHERE I DAYDREAMED OFHaving time to sleep so I can avidly dream.

Ohio City IS GREAT and continues to grow.  I’m excited to be a part of it.

I JUST HOPE PEOPLE THERE DON’T REMEMBER WHEN I had to barefoot race with Dave Chappelle down W.25th.

SINCE THEN, I’VE DISCOVERED Dave Chappelle is very fast and potholes are not over rated.

FOR ME, if you’re not moving forward, you are wasting your time.

I’M REALLY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MARKET GARDEN BREWERY/SPEAKEASY/        CENTO/BIER MARKT/NANO BREW BECAUSE I get to develop and grow in my profession and drink all that beer at MGB!

WE ALL DO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING, BUT TO SUM UP MY ROLE, I’D SAY I’MExecutive Chef at Bar Cento.

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, Icatchup with my son Carter and my wife Kelly.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLEVELAND IS everything.

IN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, I will be 55.

AND THAT WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT CENTO, THEY’LL TALK ABOUT  the amazing food and service that has increased over the past 5 years.

I GREW UP IN Cleveland Hts.

WHERE I DAYDREAMED OFArabica Coffee and Indians World Series.

Cleveland Hts WAS GREAT. Grog Shop and Tommys Milk Shakes.

I JUST HOPE PEOPLE THERE DON’T REMEMBER WHEN I ran into a tree on my bike.

SINCE THEN, I’VE DISCOVERED the greatness of living on the North Coast.

FOR ME, beer is a good time waiting to happen.

I’M REALLY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MARKET GARDEN BREWERY/SPEAKEASY/         CENTO/BIER MARKT/NANO BREW BECAUSE I work in the heart of the city.

WE ALL DO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING AT MGB, BUT TO SUM UP MY ROLE, I’D SAY I’M the Ambassador of Comfort Food.

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, Ienjoy music and hiking with my dog.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLEVELAND IS the people that you see here are both interesting and great.

IN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, the Tribe will have won 6 back to back World Series titles.

AND THAT WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT MGB, THEY’LL TALK ABOUT how great of a time they had, at least the parts they remember.

I GREW UP IN Akron.

WHERE I DAYDREAMED OFblimps.  There was always one floating around somewhere overhead.

College WAS GREAT.  It opened my mind to new ideas and critical thinking, and formed me into the person I am today.  It also was where I really started thinking about beer.

I JUST HOPE PEOPLE THERE DON’T REMEMBER WHENsome of my intensive beer studies conflicted with good taste and judgement… that may have happened once or twice, but I really can’t recall.

SINCE THEN, I’VE DISCOVERED Cleveland, our fair city, where people truly appreciate the art of brewing.  And I truly can appreciate the diversity and character of its many great neighborhoods.

FOR ME, leaving this city for a decade was the best education in why I should come back here for good.  There’s just no comparison to the great amenities and lifestyle this city offers.

I’M REALLY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MARKET GARDEN BREWERY/SPEAKEASY/         CENTO/BIER MARKT/NANO BREW BECAUSE I get to brew the kind of beer that I really enjoy and I get to work with an amazingly talented group of people.  It’s the best environment I’ve ever seen.

WE ALL DO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING AT MGB, BUT TO SUM UP MY ROLE, I’D SAY I’M a teacher and beer ambassador.

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, Ilike spending time with Vickie, my wife and the love of my life.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLEVELAND IS the history of the city and the many buildings and areas that remind you of it every day.  The way we integrate that into our daily lives is always interesting, like the juxtaposition of heavy industry and natural beauty along the canal towpath trail.

IN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, I really, really don’t want to be working at Wal Mart to support myself in my dotage.

AND THAT WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT MGB, THEY’LL TALK ABOUT that creepy old guy at the end of the bar… that’ll be me. Cheers!

Hi there.  Andy calls me ‘Fat Bob’, but I prefer the more formal ‘Plump Robert’.

How do I like warehouse living?  Well, let me tell ya, that cage at the APL was pretty dinky compared to this place.  Food’s better too!

I GREW UP IN Dayton.

WHERE I DAYDREAMED OF a Cleveland Browns Super Bowl.

Dayton  WAS GREAT.  Dive bars and lots of Frickers Chicken Chunks.

I JUST HOPE PEOPLE THERE DON’T REMEMBER WHEN I turned 21 years old.

SINCE THEN, I’VE DISCOVERED Cleveland, and the great people this city encompasses.

FOR ME,  great beer is a bridge to great friendships.

I’M REALLY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MARKET GARDEN BREWERY/SPEAKEASY/         CENTO/BIER MARKT/NANO BREW BECAUSE I constantly get to learn more about the in’s and out’s of beer.

WE ALL DO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING AT MGB, BUT TO SUM UP MY ROLE, I’D SAY I’M the father figure to our employees and the godfather to our beverage program.

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, Ilike to attend sporting events, and visit neighboring watering holes.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLEVELAND IS the camaraderie that is shared by everyone and while CLE continues its rebirth.

IN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, I hope to be a billionaire, and own a lobster fishing boat in Maine.

AND THAT WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT MGB, THEY’LL TALK ABOUT how we have made the city proud, and how we dominate the craft beer scene!

I GREW UP IN Lakewood, Ohio.

WHERE I DAYDREAMED OFmoving someplace without snow.

Lakewood WAS GREAT.Friendly neighborhood and tons of stuff to do.

I JUST HOPE PEOPLE THERE DON’T REMEMBER WHEN I was in Lakewood High.

SINCE THEN, I’VE DISCOVERED a love for the changing seasons.

FOR ME, Cleveland is a great city and I will be proud to make a name for myself here.

I’M REALLY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MARKET GARDEN BREWERY/SPEAKEASY/         CENTO/BIER MARKT/NANO BREW BECAUSE it is an every growing company with tons of opportunity for growth and lots of great people to call friends.

WE ALL DO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING AT MGB, BUT TO SUM UP MY ROLE, I’D SAY MY ROLE is kitchen mom/enforcer.  Keeping the boys in line and on task.

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, Iam spending time with my gorgeous son, Desmond.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLEVELAND IS the diversity and the rate of growth and rebuilding I have seen in my life time here.

IN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, I hope I am as active as my mom and on an island in Fiji.

AND THAT WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT MGB, THEY’LL TALK ABOUT  our great award winning beer and food, and the people who built this business into what a landmark it is in Cleveland.

I GREW UP IN Amherst, OH.

Amherst WAS GREAT.  Best true dive bars in Ohio.

I JUST HOPE PEOPLE THERE DON’T REMEMBER WHEN I left.  People judge.

SINCE THEN, I’VE DISCOVERED wonderful people and had tremendous adventures.

FOR ME, that is the key to life.

I’M REALLY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MARKET GARDEN BREWERY/SPEAKEASY/         CENTO/BIER MARKT/NANO BREW BECAUSE of the great individuals I meet everyday.

WE ALL DO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING AT MGB, BUT TO SUM UP MY ROLE, I’D SAY I’M an everyman.  No job too small. No job too big.

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, I like to travel and experience life.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLEVELAND IS the people and how this city is subtly awesome.

I GREW UP IN Maple Hts.

WHERE I DAYDREAMED OFmeeting Michael Jackson.

Maple Hts WAS GREAT.  Gun shots and gang signs.

I JUST HOPE PEOPLE THERE DON’T REMEMBER WHEN my sister and I blasted pop radio.

SINCE THEN, I’VE DISCOVERED three amazing cities.

FOR ME, beer is proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy.

I’M REALLY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MARKET GARDEN BREWERY/SPEAKEASY/         CENTO/BIER MARKT/NANO BREW BECAUSE I am a part of “re-building” the “food” scene in Cleveland.

WE ALL DO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING, BUT TO SUM UP MY ROLE, I’D SAY I’M great at communicating and keeping people motivated.

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, Ilike to relax, support surrounding businesses, do laundry.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLEVELAND IS home is where the heart is.

IN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, I hope the Browns have won the Superbowl.

AND THAT WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT MGB, THEY’LL TALK ABOUT how amazing this establishment is and helped transform Cleveland to what it is now.

I GREW UP as a fine product of Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

Being involved with a great company is WHERE I DAYDREAMED OF evolving my career…

The country WAS GREAT, but living downtown with the best restaurant and bar scene in Cleveland is way better.

I JUST HOPE PEOPLE THERE DON’T REMEMBER WHEN my hair was down to my shoulders and I wore coke bottle glasses with a strap hanging down.

SINCE THEN, I’VE DISCOVERED the art of fine cuisine, the taste of great beer and wine… and that you gain weight quickly!

FOR ME, “hard work is often the easy work you didn’t do at first!”

I’M REALLY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MARKET GARDEN BREWERY/SPEAKEASY/         CENTO/BIER MARKT/NANO BREW BECAUSE I really get to relay my passion for true guest service, as well as continue my education through day to day introduction of various products.

WE ALL DO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING AT MGB, BUT TO SUM UP MY ROLE, I’D SAY I manage generally… and have a great time doing it!

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, I’Musually hanging out with my friends and family, who thankfully forgive me for doing what I love.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLEVELAND IS the ever changing restaurant and bar scene. I like not seeing a fast food joint with-in walking distance!

IN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, I hope my legs and feet regain conscientious and won’t need to be amputated…

AND THAT WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT MGB, THEY’LL TALK ABOUT the good times we’ve created and shared! – T.C.O.B.

I GREW UP IN Bay Village.

WHERE I DAYDREAMED OF retiring from the Browns to become the President of the United States.

 Bay Village WAS GREAT.

I JUST HOPE PEOPLE THERE DON’T REMEMBER WHEN I almost burned down the Service Department building by accident.

SINCE THEN, I’VE DISCOVERED I love beer more than politics.

I’M REALLY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MARKET GARDEN BREWERY/SPEAKEASY/         CENTO/BIER MARKT/NANO BREW BECAUSE it makes me feel like I have a multiple personality disorder.

WE ALL DO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING AT MGB, BUT TO SUM UP MY ROLE, I’D SAY I’M the guy behind the guy.

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, I love having a few laughs with friends over a beer.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLEVELAND IS that you may leave her, but she’ll always take you back with open arms.

IN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, our children will read about a time where Cleveland was not internationally considered the #1 city in America.

AND THAT WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT MGB, THEY’LL TALK ABOUT how we helped to change that.

I GREW UP IN Cleveland Heights.

WHERE I DAYDREAMED OFcycling, traveling and drinking good beer.

College WAS GREAT. I opened up my first restaurant on the Cleveland State campus in my Junior year.  We had 6 beers on draft, and 5 were local craft beers: Great Lakes, Burning River, Western Reserve, and more.

I JUST HOPE PEOPLE THERE DON’T REMEMBER power napping on a prep table in the back hallway in between classes and long hours at the restaurant.

SINCE THEN, I’VE DISCOVERED how awesome Cleveland is.  It’s a post-industrial frontier town with opportunity galore.  The food, beer scene, concerts, and people are awesome.  Mostly, it’s the people that better it though.

I’M REALLY EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MARKET GARDEN BREWERY/SPEAKEASY/         CENTO/BIER MARKT/NANO BREW BECAUSE of all the amazing people that make up this big family.

WE ALL DO A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING AT MGB, BUT TO SUM UP MY ROLE, I’D SAY I’M still trying to figure out what my job description is.  It seems to change every hour!

WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, Ilike spending time with family and friends.  Usually, cycling around the neighborhoods and enjoying good times together over beer and good food.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT CLEVELAND IS the people.  There’s so much to love about this city: the lake, the cultural institutions, the accessibility, easy to get around, affordable.  But again, mostly it’s the friends and fun people.

IN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, I’ll still be living, working and playing here in Ohio City.  Hopefully, my passport with have a few more stamps on it too…

AND THAT WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT MGB, THEY’LL TALK ABOUT  all the festive times they had here surrounded by family and friends.

Hi, my name is Trouble.

I enjoy travel and singing.  I like exploring the alley out back whenever the door is open…there’s a squirrel out there who’s just asking for trouble. Hey, that’s me!

I’d like to be a tour guide one of these days.