As Cidermaker, Zach will be responsible for all aspects of cider and wine production, including pressing, fermenting, sourcing fruit, orchard maintenance, R&D, and most importantly, ensuring that every drop in each bottle is of the utmost quality.  Zach has nearly two decades of experience in the Food and Beverage industry including large scale production, managing Fast Casual restaurants, and cooking in Fine Dining kitchens.  His resume includes the Sandridge Food Corporation, Chipotle Mexican Grill, AMP 150, Astoria Cafe and Market and an internship with Saucisson Butcher Shop.

 

After a brief stint working in the Brewpub at Great Lakes Brewing Company, Zach felt he needed a change from kitchen life, and took a job working in Brewery Operations.  It was there that he discovered his love of the beverage world.  Over the past 7 years he has grown from Bottler, to leading the bottling line as Operator, to his current role as Cellar Technician.  Having spent countless hours honing his craft, foraging wild apples, and learning the ins-and-outs of cider production, he is eager to begin his next chapter - crafting Traditional Cider for the Modern Table and building Northwest Territory Cider Co. with his wife.

 

In his free time, Zach loves blasting alt-country in his beloved Ford, spending time in the outdoors with his puppy, curling up with his wife and cat at home, and obsessing over nerdy topics such as dinosaurs (ask him about his wedding ring) and Star Wars.

As Director of Operations, Allison will oversee all aspects of managing the business, including finance, marketing, retail sales and, above all, working with the General Manager to ensure the highest quality of guest experience in the Tasting Room. Allison brings to the team over 15 years of experience in Fine Dining and Casual Fine Dining, including a decade of work in New York City. Her resume includes Michelin-starred institutions such as Thomas Keller's per se, Danny Meyer's The Modern, and April Bloomfield's The Breslin. She is certified in Viticulture and Vinification from the American Sommelier’s Society, and in her spare time offers wine education to the Cuyahoga County Public Library.

 

In 2019 Allison took the role of General Manager of Brewpub Operations at Great Lakes Brewing Co., where she oversaw the Brewpub, Tours, Gift Shop and Private Events. Though she loved the beer world, she and Zach dreamed of opening a cidery, and she wanted to learn how to launch a beverage brand. So in 2021 she left to start her own Hospitality Consulting Firm, NWT Hospitality Consulting, and worked with Hard Mule Seltzer Co. to launch Moscow Mule True Original Hard Seltzer, it’s Variety Pack, Special Releases and Imperial Hard Seltzer.

 

She loves antiquing, gardening, interior design, and eating the delicious meals Zach cooks for her! Her passion is hard cider, and she's looking forward to launching Northwest Territory Cider Co. in Summer of 2024!