The expertise that makes our work so special and effective for the craft partners we get to work with isn’t just built into our knowledge base and service. It’s deeply embedded in our people and our culture. Meet the folks that bring our process, our values, and our “why” to fruition through their hard work, creativity, and love for the craft.
Chris Farmand
Founder and CEO
In 2010, Chris put a stake in the ground and dedicated his firm to the craft brewing industry, with the foresight that niche expertise would be the way of the future. With that, Small Batch Standard was born and has been fullfilling that promise ever since.
"Chris’s breadth of knowledge in the beer industry helped improve ALL aspects of my business. I would give Chris my highest recommendation."
"Chris’s breadth of knowledge in the beer industry helped improve ALL aspects of my business. I would give Chris my highest recommendation."
Tom Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Tom is the architect behind the systems, the brand, and the team that make SBS run like a well-oiled machine. He’s the odd man out: a weird combination of engineer, marketer, and entrepreneur who snuck in the side door to hang out with the accountants.
"Chris and Tom are very knowledgeable about the beer industry. This is feedback and benchmarking you just can't get anywhere else."
"Chris and Tom are very knowledgeable about the beer industry. This is feedback and benchmarking you just can't get anywhere else."
Allison Donovan
Brewery Team Accounting Manager
After finding her way to SBS through a mutual friend at Bent Water Brewing, Allie has used her communication and organization superpowers to wow both clients and co-workers as an essential representative of what SBS accounting is all about.
"Allie has a tremendous eye for detail, and walks me through what's happening in our books. She has the heart of a teacher and that matters."
"Allie has a tremendous eye for detail, and walks me through what's happening in our books. She has the heart of a teacher and that matters."
Derek Smith
Brewery Consulting Manager
As a self-identified onboarder, accountant, and avid craft beer drinker, Derek’s speed, precision, and accounting skill set is matched only by his understanding and command of systems and technology. And both our team and our clients love him for it!
"Derek made the process as seamless as I think could ever be possible with his attention to detail and his effortless, quick responses."
"Derek made the process as seamless as I think could ever be possible with his attention to detail and his effortless, quick responses."
Julia Grubbs
Brewery Analyst
Julia is about as far from a one-dimensional bean counter as you can get. She has brought her creativity, dedication, and numbers skill set to our team and clients to great effect and exemplifies what it means to act as a trusted advisor.
"Julia is always responsive and her level of care for our company’s success is reflected in her accuracy and attention to detail."
"Julia is always responsive and her level of care for our company’s success is reflected in her accuracy and attention to detail."
Abbie Foster
Brewery Team Accounting Manager
Already an accomplished accountant in the manufacturing world and a beer insider, Abbie has the perfect mix of numbers competency, financial awareness, and process knowledge to expertly guide and consistently execute for our clients at the highest level.
"Abbie is always there to talk through my questions or ideas and our books are in the best shape they have ever been."
"Abbie is always there to talk through my questions or ideas and our books are in the best shape they have ever been."
Michelle Ryan
Senior Brewery Tax Specialist
Michelle is the quintessential public accounting professional. Her tax knowledge is extensive, her client service instincts are impeccable, and as an Enrolled Agent she acts as a key IRS representative for our clients.
"Michelle's command of process and detail-oriented nature have allowed us to get the information we need to make critical decisions."
"Michelle's command of process and detail-oriented nature have allowed us to get the information we need to make critical decisions."
Amanda DeHart
Brewery Analyst
Having been an accomplished senior accountant at a boutique CPA firm, Amanda embodies SBS’s commitment to building deep client relationships. With top-notch problem solving skills and dedication to quality, Amanda shows up 100% for our clients and team.
Kelly Johnston
Chief of Staff
Kelly brings years of empowering leadership teams to SBS. Her contributions are felt in every sector of the SBS business through her strengths in adaptability and collaboration. Her precision ensures the SBS team and our clients encounter smooth hoperations.
Keaton Jadwin
Brand Manager
From helping to build the future of retail to owning a graphic design company, Keaton runs the gamut of design and brand identity, creating cohesive digital experiences for clients. With a commitment to authentic human connection, he brings his love of people to the forefront at SBS.
Brent Williams
Brewery Tax Manager
With a strong background in the tax compliance process, Brent brings his years of expertise to the SBS team. His knowledge and commitment to his craft is felt in every sector of our business and ensures productive and proactive solutions for our clients.
Jennifer Heiss
Brewery Accountant
Jenny’s strong attention to detail and commitment to providing the best in client service elevates the team here at SBS. With years of experience, Jenny’s deep financial knowledge further strengthens our trust with clients and helps us build deeper relationships.
Chloe Lupton
Brewery Tax Associate
Chloe’s adaptability and wealth of experience is at the forefront of her work here at Small Batch Standard. From high-level facilitation to daily operations, Chloe’s commitment to our clients ensures that we live into our core value of Acting as a Team of Expert Knowledge Workers.
Alexis Sikma
Brewery Accounting Associate
From diving into the numbers with her stellar investigative abilities to highly skilled review and analysis, Alexis conquers the vast financial landscape of the brewing industry. Just like hiking to higher elevations, which she loves, Alexis elevates the SBS team with her commitment to building and trusting the process.
Summer Lemons
Brewery Accounting Associate
With an impressive history of guiding smaller to medium-sized business to financial success, Summer brings her years of expertise to the SBS team and to our clients. Her knowledge spans across a variety of industries and is a valuable asset that deepens the collective knowledge of the SBS team!
Cristy Fowler
Brewery Accounting Associate
Over the span of her career, Cristy has had the opportunity to build her expertise by identifying gaps and implementing solutions for her clients. She is the personification of SBS’s core value “Build and Trust the Process” with her professional superpowers rooted in perseverance.
Christine Mellito
Brewery Accounting Associate
With a set of skills rooted in office administration, account management, and client service, Christine brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. Her client-focused commitment helps SBS build a stronger service brick by brick…kinda like her love of LEGOs!
Katie Chalupsky
Brewery Accountant
Katie knows how to Build and Trust the Process and as a team member of SBS, she brings years of valuable experience to our clients and company expertise.