A Wilmington native, Jud grew up oystering with his father and grandfather in Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro marshes.  It was in these marshes that the trio dreamed up plans for a brewery and oyster house that would be a nod to Wilmington’s rich coastal history, educate patrons about environmental preservation and give back to the community.  Jud developed a passion for the food and beverage industry through several years spent homebrewing and working in Washington DC’s restaurant scene.   When not at the brewery, Jud is best found surf kayaking, oystering or otherwise enjoying the outdoors with his wife, Amber.

Contact Jud at info@wbbeer.com

With a background in social work and non-profit management, Amber shares Jud’s passion for creating a small business focused on giving back to the local community.  Amber also loves nothing more than to throw a good party and has thrown her fair share through her experience working in the hospitality industry and managing non-profit fundraising events.  Playing outside is Amber’s number one hobby and she is newly obsessed with joining Jud in the marsh.  Match made in heaven?  We think so.

Hailing from the "other Wilmington", Keith attended University Of Delaware, where he studied marketing & sociology. Realizing around that time his true passion was working in restaurants, he never quite made it into the corporate world. After years of managing several craft beer oriented bars and restaurants in Delaware, he migrated south in search of warmer weather and coastal living, landing in Wilmington, NC. A love of craft beer and thirst for brewery life led him to Wrightsville Beach Brewery, and the rest as they say, is history. When he's not at work, you can probably find him wandering in the woods, watching Philly sports, or fumbling around one of the local disc golf courses.

Contact Keith at gm@wbbeer.com

Originally from Airmont, NY (suburbs of NYC) Jared moved south in 2003. His hospitality career began in Gulf Shores, AL, where he owned a bar for several years before settling on Wilmington, NC's beautiful coast line in 2006. Jared worked in downtown Wilmington for many years before coming to Wrightsville Beach Brewery. Considered an “O.G.” around these parts, he is one of several original employees of the brewery. Jared is a graduate from Cape Fear Community College & UNC-Wilmington. He is passionate about sustainability and the coastal environment. A “professional" sipper of dark beer and devourer of all things pizza! When he is not at the brewery you can find Jared and his wife running their sustainable hair salon and spa or playing with their four cats.‍
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Contact Jared at foh@wbbeer.com

A self taught chef, Denny honed his chops in kitchens across North Carolina for nearly two decades before joining the team at Wrightsville Beach Brewery. Experience with a wide range of cuisine, including Greek, Italian, and French, lends to his versatility when it comes to concocting daily specials. His cool demeanor helps keep the kitchen staff calm and focused during even the busiest of dinner rushes. We asked him about his hobbies for this bio, his response? "As much time as I spend at work, I prefer to keep my leisure pursuits to myself".  A regular man of mystery, we suppose.‍
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Callie's culinary career started when she was 6 while baking her first blueberry pie with her grandpa. Professionally, she took her first kitchen job at a resort in Colonial Williamsburg located in Virginia. She was enamored with the 400 person plated dinners and the extravagant holiday functions. Constantly thirsty for knowledge, she enjoyed her time there, being able to learn as much as she could and grow as a culinarian. She moved to Wilmington for a new adventure in 2018, where she became head baker at a local bakery. While she greatly enjoyed her time crafting new ideas and her favorite, decorating, she wanted to transition back to cooking. Callie says she’s found her happy place at WBB, being able to do both. Every dessert special you see comes from Callie. She's happy to work the line and craft our sweet treats. In her spare time, she works on her various art projects from painting, sculpting, and sewing.
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Born and raised in California, Rodney started his restaurant career at the age of 17. After moving East and graduating from the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, he plied his trade in the kitchens of New York and northern New Jersey. The Executive Chef for many years at Amanda's, a Zagat rated fine dining restaurant in Hoboken,Rodney also oversaw the openings of their two sister restaurants. After their son graduated college, Rodney and his wife Laura headed south, ending up in Wilmington,  with the desire to start a "new chapter" in a warmer climate on the coast. When not working, Rodney enjoys refurbishing old bicycles and going to the beach.
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