Pete Johnson served as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA) until 2024. He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

Katie Marisic dedicated a decade of service to the Brewers Association, most recently as Senior Director of Federal Affairs, during which time she was recognized multiple years as one of Washington’s top lobbyists. Based in D.C., she planned and executed legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to expand the association’s federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to joining the BA, Katie was Vice President of Political Affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions, and she got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native and longtime craft brewing supporter, Katie helped open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C., in 2013. When she’s not championing the craft brewing community, you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager; Katie Marisic, Senior Director of Federal Affairs; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, General Counsel.

The Brewers Association Government Affairs Team has experience spanning more than four decades across legislative, regulatory, and legal issues. It is composed of Sam DeWitt, State Government Affairs Director; Pete Johnson, State & Regulatory Affairs Manager; Katie Marisic, Senior Director of Federal Affairs; Marc Preo, Special Projects Coordinator; and Marc Sorini, General Counsel.