Democracy Brewing

James hails from Gray, Maine. He is one of the founders and current CEO of Democracy Brewing. His extensive experience in economic justice organizing includes working for workers’ centers, labor unions, and a climate organization. He has coordinated campaigns bringing together labor, community, faith, racial justice, student, climate, and immigrant groups. James's worker cooperative experience includes interning for the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives as well as working for Equal Exchange, one of the largest worker-coop businesses in the United States. He also has years of experience in the service and brewing industry. He has a bachelor’s degree in Community Studies and Economic Justice from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Miguel started his culinary adventure in Anzoátegui, Venezuela. He went to culinary school for 3 years, gaining several culinary degrees during his schooling. He then spent his time mastering pizza at Papa John's, before moving to the US and joining the team at Democracy. He started as a dishwasher, and in several short months, he grew through each role to hold the position of Sous Chef, and is currently Executive Chef & General Manager. Miguel is a true team player, and is always looking to learn from his team.