Michael Marquess Email & Phone Number

An entrepreneur with a broad background in hospitality, brewing, and community service, Michael Marquess co-founded Mother Road Brewing incorporating his loves of beer, history, and the open road into a viable business opportunity. Michael began his interest in hospitality at age 14 when he took a ‘home ec’ class in high school. Between his dedicated teacher and love of food and drink, he knew this was his industry. Michael majored in Hotel and Restaurant Management at Northern Arizona University and graduated with a BS. During school he managed several independent restaurants and then went into corporate management with Wyndham Hotels. After his corporate experience, he returned to Flagstaff where he became involved with the community through his service to several non-profits and rearing a family. He picked up the hobby of home brewing which he has enjoyed since 2000. Michael took a break from hospitality and purchased an existing real estate appraisal firm and grew that business successfully through the mid-2000s. He sold the company in 2010 to pursue Mother Road Brewing Company. Mother Road Brewing Company has grown from three employees to a staff of over 30 and is now the 3rd largest brewery in Arizona by volume brewed. Mother Road’s purpose is ‘to brew distinguished beers and build community one pint at a time’. Michael guides the vision, culture, and strategic planning as well as growing high level relations and partnerships as his primary tasks. He resides in Flagstaff, Arizona with his three children. When not creating new entrepreneurial endeavors, he wrenches on old Fords, learns Brazilian jiu jitsu, and rides mountain bikes and motorcycles.

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  Chief Executive Officer

  Mother Road Brewing Company

  Jan 2010 - Present

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  Northern Arizona University

  Hospitality Administration/Management