Leadership

Executive Director

Kevin Asato

Kevin is a 30 year beverage industry expert with diverse experience in Adult Beverage, Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Carbonated Soft Drinks. He is credentialed as a Certified Spirit Specialist (CSS), WSET Wine Level 1, and working on his Cicerone Certification . His tenure with Anheuser Busch, Miller Brewing, PepsiCo, Dr. Pepper Snapple, Bacardi USA, and Republic National Distributing has enabled him to develop and execute Sales, Marketing, and Distribution plans across multiple channels in both state and national capacities.

Kevin is committed to developing minority leaders and improving racial inequalities in the beverage and CPG industries. His passion for mentoring minority talent and advising beverage companies comes to life through serving on the board of the Uncle Nearest Venture Fund and his role as Managing Partner with Davin Brand Management. Both these entities facilitate the growth of BIPOC or female owned adult beverage companies.

Outside of the beverage space, Kevin is an avid cyclist and poker player. He’s an active member of his community by volunteering his time and services to his local parish and AYSO Soccer. Kevin also assists the Los Angeles Sports Council, a sports trade association that leverages the Los Angeles sports ecosystem to have positive community impact.

Participating as the Executive Director for NB2A is directly aligned with his core values and taps into all of his experiences and skills. He’s honored to be selected as the first Executive Director and to build the foundation that will fuel the growth of Black owned breweries, membership into the organization and celebrate the history and accomplishments of the Black Brewers of America.