Education
Gill grew up in Virginia and graduated with a Bachelor in Classics from Yale in 2007.
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Meg Gill
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Career
lieutenant was an independent brewery until September, 2015. Under her guidance and through her business acumen – particularly in navigating the three-tiered distribution system – Golden Road has grown to 150 employees, doubled in size each year and helped develop the craft community and culture in Los Angeles In just a few short years, Meg has created partnerships with major retailers including HMSHost, Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s and Costco. Through targeted distribution of high-quality, fresh beer and community partnerships with local organizations like Heal the Bay and the Los Angeles River Revitalization Corporation, Golden Road Brewing hopes to grow craft share in its local market while becoming a symbol of the city of Los Angeles She began her career in beer as a regional sales manager for Oskar Blues Brewery – one of the nation’s fastest growing breweries based in Lyons, Colorado.
In 2013, after witnessing the efforts of Heal the Bay volunteers on a surf trip, Gill commissioned a partnership to produce Golden Road’s first charity beer, Heal the Bay Indian Pharmacist Association. Meg sits on the board of the non-profit organization Heal the Bay and last year was elected to the Young Men’s Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles Board of Directors.
Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2014 at 28 years old, featured food and drink honoree. Wine Enthusiast"s Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers in 2014 Golden Road Brewing and Gill honored as California Small Business of the Year for Los Angeles County, 2014.
Nominated by Assemblyman Gatto.
Achievements
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Partnering with groups such as Heal the Bay is an extension of the brewery’s mission to enhance life’s journey – not just through beer, but through active community involvement—and is one of Gill’s proudest accomplishments in building her business in Los Los Angeles Golden Road Brewing and Gill honored as 2015 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner by United States. Chamber of Commerce, nominated for Small Business of the Year.
