OUR TEAM

LEADERSHIP

DAVID KAYE

CO-FOUNDER & GENERAL MANAGER

I love traditional English cask ale. Whenever we have a bitter on the handpump you can find me posted up in the taproom with a pint glass in my hand. I play mandolin in a bluegrass band, among a few other musical pursuits, and I also love skiing, riding my bike, and cooking for family & friends.

SARAH ZITNAY

CO-FOUNDER & BACK OFFICE

In addition to being involved at Nod Hill, I am the flower farmer at the Hickories, an organic farm here in town. I'm also a yoga instructor, teaching at the Ridgefield Rec Center since 2015 as well as at the brewery occasionally. I earned a BFA in Dance from SUNY Purchase and lived in Brooklyn for 9 years.

ROBERT KAYE

CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

My current favorite beer is Ace of Wands. I really love the flavor profile with its hint of spices. A great session beer. When I'm not working, I enjoy bike riding. Most of my riding is done on Martha’s Vineyard. They have so many bike paths, but my favorite is through the State Forest due to its peaceful environment.

JIM CALLAHAN

PARTNER & ADVISOR

My favorite Nod Hill beer is Geobunny, obviously! Some of my favorite things to do include surfing, shearing, farming, and fermenting.

BREWHOUSE

ROB BOLLARD

HEAD OF BREWING OPERATIONS

Rob has over 10 years of professional brewing experience, over the course of which he's worked his way up to embodying a leadership role as Head Brewer. Rob brings a diverse and multi-faceted background with him to to Nod Hill, and a deep technical knowledge of how to make world class beer.

NICK RUSSELL

LEAD BREWER

Nick has had an extensive professional brewing career over the past decade, working in many different capacities up to and including Head Brewer for several years. Nick is a passionate and dedicated brewer who's knows how to make great beer.

ROSS MENDOZA

BREWER

I've been in the hospitality world (restaurants & boutique hotels) for 20+ years. It never ends for a Chef to learn new skills to add to the repertoire (even if it doesn't necessarily pertain to food, per se), so here I am learning the ways of beer!

Before I started at Nod Hill, I had recently come off of my "Grand Road Adventure" criss-crossing the US (and Canada) for 6 months. What a time! Also, I've had the privilege of serving 4 US Presidents during my time in NYC and Chicago! Too many Ross trivia questions I can mention!

Favorite beer(s): I love IPAs in general, so any of our selections will hit the spot, but of course, I will have to say Geobunny will be top of that list! I do enjoy Magic Mailbox when we do have it!

FRONT OF HOUSE

EDDIE CARTER

TAPROOM & BIERGARTEN MANAGER

Ace of Wands is definitely my favorite Nod Hill beer. I also really love our lagers and hoppy session ales. Outside of the brewery, I’ve been really into disc golf recently, I’ve played every week for the past couple months. As for a secret talent, I’ve played the viola for about 20 years. I haven’t kept up with it as much since college but music will always be a passion of mine.

BEAU SANTOMERO

TAPROOM & BIERGARTEN MANAGER

When I started at Nod Hill a few years ago, I was doing mostly IPAs and sours but thats definitely shifted towards Belgians and lagers. My go to right now is le Bucheron

I was a rugby player in college and I try to keep up with it as much as my body will let me. Outside of work you can usually find me out checking out live music or at Yankee Stadium.

ANDREA NEUBAUER

EVENTS MANAGER & COMMUNITY OUTREACH

I'm OK, You're OK was the first Nod HIll beer I ever had, and remains one of my favorites. There is so much flavor packed into a low ABV beer.

I love hiking. I get pretty cranky when I don't get enough time outside! I tend to stick to shorter trails lately because I am usually with my kids, but I am trying to turn them into avid hikers who will want to do some long distance hiking with me when they are older.

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IAN NEFF

LEAD SERVER

I gravitate towards any of our lagers but in particular Smoked Sunrunner is a real treat. Our English style beers have been growing on me rapidly in large part because of Topstone. In my free time, I’m probably watching anime or writing about random things that interest me. Pretty big into snowboarding also when my schedule and the weather allow it.

SEAN HOLM

LEAD SERVER

It's Pale Ale season, so I'm really enjoying I'm OK, You're OK and Sound Chaser. In my free time I love retro video games and playing the drums!

ADAM BERNIER

SOUND ENGINEER & AV SPECIALIST

My current go-to-beer is Sound Chaser - it's perfect at any time to quench your thirst on a hot summer day but also hits close to home in describing my previous career as an audio engineer and music producer.

Currently my not-so-secret hobby is Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality photography and videography. I stumbled upon the medium for filming concerts a few years ago and fell in love with the novel storytelling that VR can achieve as well as the technical complexity of setting up and editing shots. At the end of 2019, I launched a boutique creative agency specializing in VR and virtual tours which I own and operate when I'm not working at Nod Hill.

WHOLESALE

STEVE CUEVA

SALES MANAGER

I’d have to say my current go-to beer right now is toss up between our Giddyup and Beam. Both of which exemplify the hard work, creativity, and patience that our brew team puts into our beers. And of course I will never say no to an ice cold Miller High Life and a shot of Fernet.

During the warmer months, I enjoy hiking and taking my kayak out on the lake. I always make sure to bring my hammock and a good book. My not so secret hobby is making craft cocktails. I like to nerd out on the entire process, everything from the concept stage to the final product. Plus It allows me to be as creative as I want!

JAY WILLIAMS

Sales & Delivery Representative

PARTNERS

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LISA PREHODKA

FOUNDING PARTNER

Super Mantis is my favorite beer but I also really enjoy the variety and trying any new ones the brewers come up with.

I love spending time outside...I especially enjoy biking, swimming and hiking. I am an active member of the Ridgefield Bike Club. I ride both locally and via destination trips. I’ve completed the Eerie Canal and the Gap Trail and look forward to more trail rides. I did my first triathlon last year, The Ridgefield Tri, and I’m hooked!

BOB PONTURO

FOUNDING PARTNER

My favorite Nod Hill beer is Super Mantis, although I enjoy all of the IPAs.

I enjoy playing guitar and piano and with an acting degree from Emerson College in Boston, have performed in many plays over the years. I also enjoy golf, tennis and paddle tennis (in the winter months). My son Will and I own Quartertone Coffee Roasters located just down the road in Georgetown.