MEET THE CEDARBREW TEAM

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Malena Farrell
Owner

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Malena Farrell is the founder and president of CedarBrew™ and has been an insurance agent for over *cough* years, describing insurance as the "least boring industry, ever".  

Malena's passion for insurance and craft beer came together when she discovered that some insurance agents were providing insufficient, and sometimes incorrect, coverage to professionals in the alcoholic beverages industries. Annoyed by the exposures found in some of the brewers' insurance policies, Malena assembled a team of experienced professionals to form CedarBrew™. She actually wrote a book on craft brewery insurance!

Malena  and her husband love to travel and jump from crazy things. They are adventure nuts and spend as much time with their beloved fur-baby as possible.

Favorite Style: Belgian Dubbel, Tripel, Quad, Golden, Stong....
Favorite Beer: Weyerbacher Althea

Meet Malena
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Rachel Grieder
Agent

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Rachel Grieder is intimately familiar with the alcoholic beverages sector ,having been in the industry for over 15 years.

Rachel first entered the business as a waitress/ bartender after graduating college.  After 8 years working her way up the restaurant industry chain, Rachel was encouraged to apply for the position of Northern NJ District Manager for Sam Adams.  She got the job and soon fell in love with the "other side" of the bar, managing territories in New Jersey and Delaware.  Her vast industry knowledge, coupled with her energetic personality, has made her a valuable asset to CedarBrew™ and since obtaining her NJ insurance license Rachel has been helping her clients get the proper insurance coverage.

An outspoken fan of IPA, Rachel loves kicking back with some crisp, refreshing IBUs - the hoppier, the better!

Favorite Style: IPA
Favorite Beer (this week): 21st Amendment Brew Free or Die

Meet Rachel
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Tanya Horst
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Jack of all trades and Master of none in the brewery and insurance industries! Tanya has 20+ years of experience in the insurance industry and is a business partner and general manager of a brewery in PA. Her family consists of her boyfriend, five tiny humans and a pup named Patch. When she gets some down time, she enjoys cooking, sitting poolside and relaxing, motorcycle rides with Mario and checking out new breweries.

Meet Tanya
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Robin Campbell
Agent

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Robin is a risk manager with CedarBrew Insurance, and is celebrating 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Her background in manufacturing and restaurant insurance makes her craft a perfect blend for brewers. From conception to operation and beyond, she helps breweries identify potential areas of claims and provides smart insurance solutions- nationwide! And, of course, she loves to taste the products!!

Her current loves are hefes, saisons, and gose.

Meet Robin
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Chris Leeser
Account Manager

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Chris joined our team with nearly 30 years experience in the insurance industry. She has worked for insurance companies, larger brokerages, and specialty programs. Chris' knowledge of coverage, forms, and the industry as a whole, coupled with her high degree of organization and attention to detail, combine to make her a fantastic account manager! She splits her time between our PA and NJ offices.
Chris is a South Jersey native, so she's a Phillies/Eagles/Flyers fan. When not at work, she and her husband (of over 20 years!) enjoy going to concerts and traveling. She's a big fan of country music and she's a bit of a parrot head ???? 
Her son Sean attends Rowan University and is also in the National Guard. Her daughter Caitlyn just graduated high school.

Meet Chris

Brew Pups

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Pixie

"Little Miss Pixie Pie"
She is the VP of Wags and Licks here at CedarBrew. When she's not napping (which she does often), she enjoys long walks, chasing squirrels, and playing with her favorite squeaky toy, Piggy.

Favorite Style: India Tale Ales Favorite Beer: HeineSniff'N Premium Ale
Brewer

Brewer

"Neapolitan Nose"
Brewer is the the youngest member of our team. He's still getting his paws wet! He hates walks but loves his people (and his little people's binkies!)

Favorite Style: All Favorite Beer: Whatever his mom is drinking at the time.
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Bane

"Mr. Bane"
Bane is the bane of mommy's existence. He is the Head Agility Trainer for CedarBrew. Mr. Bane likes to harass his kitty sisters, play with his German Shepard brother, eat, sleep, and jump all over the place. His mommy says he tends to eat things that don't digest well, which is always fun for her!

Favorite Style: Imperial Snout Favorite Beer: Roak Brewing Devil Dog
Huey

Huey

"Eeyore"
Huey is the Director of First Impressions here at Cedar. He joind the team in April 2020 as a rescue from Georgia, and is learning to love his people more every day. He comes to work with a great attitude, greeting every employee with his big soulful eyes, his long floppy ears, and his paw that is asking for his good boy treat.

Favorite Style: India Tale Ale Favorite Beer: Black Lab Milk Snout
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Favorite Style: Bowser Beer Favorite Beer: Cock a Doodle Brew
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Patch

Hi! I'm Patch and I'm my hooooman mom's sixth child! I'm a rescue pup, a mix of Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Siberian Husky! I love my fam, my toys, treats, and playing.

Favorite Style: Imperial Snout Favorite Beer: Bark Brew Beef Ale