Matt Cole
Fat Heads Brewery
Education: Siebel Institute of Brewing Science, University of Sunderland, U.K., BrewLab; bachelor’s degree, University of Pittsburgh
Favorite Quote: “Every great dream begins with a dreamer.” — Harriet Tubman
Most Important Leadership Quality: Passion. Passionate leadership fosters a culture of engagement and empowerment.
Proudest Moment: Our brewery team capturing five medals at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival
What I’d Tell 16-Year-Old Me: There is no such thing as a stupid question — only the ones you don’t ask.
Hobby/Passion: Working on pizza-making skills using natural leavened (sourdough) dough