​The Import Craft Team

Peter Cook

​As President of the Brewery Business Network, Pete has been able to build a wide network of contacts among national brewery investors, retail and restaurant beer buyers, and craft brewers. Many of the industry’s leading experts in importing, sales, distribution, branding, marketing, and supply chain have spoken at The Brewery Business Network’s conferences. Pete has been featured in the Denver Business Journal, Crafting A Strategy, and Convene Magazine, as well as on Univision and CNN.

Mike Mitaro

​Mike Mitaro is a leading beer industry expert, regularly sought by large and small breweries for his insights into the inner workings of brewing companies and distributors.  Mike has appeared in prominent consumer and trade publications, including The New York Times, FORTUNE Magazine, Modern Brewery Age, and others.  Mike served as President & CEO of Carlsberg USA Inc., leading the #4 global brewer in the U.S.  Prior to his work with Carlsberg, Mike was Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Rheingold Brewing Company, a New York City based contract craft brewery. After six years of brand building and selling in the streets of New York, he sold his interest to start a new company.  Mike has held executive positions in marketing, sales and general management in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments, and he established a track record of identifying market opportunities and building brands.  Mike has an MBA from the University of Michigan.