About AMBA

Your partner in barley improvement

Our Priorities:

BETTER BARLEY: Ensure a resilient supply of malting barley through continual improvement efforts
ADVOCACY: Influence and advocate for ag policy and financial resources to support barley improvement
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION: Deliver value to barley stakeholders by staying informed and communicating the most pressing industry issues
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT: Establish and communicate a suite of programs that enables an engaged and growing membership

Supported By 50+
Member Companies

Our Team

Meet Our People

President

Ashley McFarland

Technical Director

Wade Malchow

Leadership

Board and Committee Leaders

Chair

Shannon Ambrosio

Senior Manager of Golden Malting at Molson Coors Beverage Company

Board | Vice-Chair

Craig Briess

Chief Executive Officer of Briess Malt & Ingredients

Finance Committee Chair

Eli Kolodny

Technical Director of Odell Brewing Company

Technical Committee Chair

Jason McCann

Senior Director of Quality for RahrBSG

Sustainability Co-Chairs

Walker Modic

Environmental Program Director for New Belgium Brewing

Kyle Day

Senior Manager of Sustainability Forest & Field for Suntory Global Spirits

Ag Policy Committee Chair

Nicole Zahradka

U.S. Director of Agronomy for Anheuser-Busch

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AMBA is a registered 501(c)6, a professional trade organization that serves the interest of our members.