Meet Our Board of Directors
Virginia Beer Distribution Company Board Members
Our board is composed of dedicated industry professionals who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to guide the Virginia Beer Distribution Company. Together, they work to uphold our commitment to excellence in distributing the finest craft beers across the region.
Jason Romano - Chair
Jason Romano is co-owner and Brewmaster of LAKE ANNE BREW HOUSE, a nanobrewery in Reston, Virginia. As a long time brewer, Jason has received accolades for many of his signature recipes, including Gold medals in the Virginia Beer Cup. Jason began making beer over 30 years ago as an Engineering student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, as a way to combine his love of science with his affinity for craft beer.
Aden Short - Vice Chair
P. Aden Short, Jr. is the Vice President of P. A. Short Distributing Company, where he has been instrumental in expanding the company's craft beer portfolio from just 3 supplier partners to over 30. With a strong background in business management and accounting, Aden provides strategic consulting to the company’s leadership, oversees financial reviews, and plays a key role in major management decisions.
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Aden holds an MSc in Business Management with a focus on Enterprise and Business Growth from the University of Glasgow, where he graduated with merit. He also earned a Certificate of Accounting from Post University and a B.A. in Political Science and History from Hampden-Sydney College. Aden's career is marked by his expertise in portfolio growth, supplier recruitment, and mobile technology integration, along with a deep commitment to advancing the craft beer industry.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Aden is an active member of the Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association, where he served as Chairman of the Board from 2023 to 2024. His personal interests include motorcycles, English soccer, and spending time with his family.
Joseph Guthrie - Secretary
As Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Joe Guthrie leads an agency with a mission to promote the economic development of Virginia agriculture, provide consumer protection, and encourage environmental sustainability. He brings to the job decades of experience in production agriculture as a 6th generation owner of a beef cattle farm in Pulaski County. He also has fifteen years of experience as a member of the faculty of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. His previous public service includes ten years as a local elected official in Pulaski County with four years on the school board and six years on the Board of Supervisors including the final two as Chair. Joe holds degrees in Agricultural Economics from Virginia Tech and from Massey University in New Zealand where he was a Fulbright Scholar.
Greg White - Director
Greg White is an accomplished executive with over 29 years of experience in the wholesale beverage industry. As Vice President of Marketing & Portfolio Development at Hoffman Beverage Company, Greg plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's sales and marketing strategy. He leads a dynamic team responsible for brand management, supply chain management, pricing, and marketing. Under his leadership, the company has seen significant growth, diversifying its portfolio into new categories and achieving record sales revenue. Greg's strategic acumen and deep industry knowledge make him a key player in the beverage industry.
Outside of his professional life, Greg is an active member of the Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association and serves on the Legislative Affairs Committee. He has also contributed to the New Belgium Brewing Company National Distributor Counsel. Greg is a proud father of three and is married to Dr. Bente White.
Matt Mullett - Director
For 15 years Matt worked for Miller Brewing Company as well as Coors Brewing Company and was a part of the transition team for Virginia when the two companies joined to form MillerCoors. Matt has a heavy sales and marketing background; overseeing territory execution of MillerCoors national marketing and promotional programs, product launches, local advertising and marketing as well as creating and developing the Company's local retail initiatives. Most recently Matt worked on the distributor side serving as the Craft and Specialty Brand Manager before being promoted to State On-Premise Manager for Premium Distributors of Virginia. For the last five years, Matt has overseen and managed all aspects of Richbrau Brewing Company business as the Company’s Executive Manager.