Our Team

Jacqueline Cooper

President

Jacqueline first started her bartending career 21 years ago working at McMenamins in 2003 while earning her bachelors degree from Oregon State University. She moved to Park City Utah where she managed Bistro 412 and members only music venue. She moved back to Oregon after the winter season and was lucky enough to work in Bend and Portland including Sunriver Resort, Brasada Ranch, Salty’s on the Columbia, and Westgate Bourbon Bar & Taphouse. She also represents Brandy Sainte Louise in the PNW. Jacqueline enjoys overcoming the challenges presented within the industry and thrives under diverse and chaotic circumstances. She believes greatly in supporting and encouraging her community, and relishes in the closeness of the restaurant industry. She looks forward to continuing to build positive and long-lasting connections throughout the hospitality industry and beyond.

Zack Albrecht

Vice President

Zack has worked in the Portland beverage scene since 2009 in a variety of roles at many local haunts, from basement dive bars, strip clubs and music venues to local brand representation and management positions. He is currently the Bar Manager at Pilot House Distilling’s Craft Cocktail Bar & Bottle Shop on Mississippi Ave, and also serves on the Historic Mississippi Business Association board.

Hannah Scollo

Treasurer

Hannah Scollo is at home in the restaurant industry. Her first job was washing dishes at her family friend’s restaurant at a very illegal age. From there her career has been different jobs within the industry. Even managing a nonprofit for a restaurant chain. She found her passion for bartending when she moved to Portland 10 years ago, and never looked back. She became obsessed with the craft and the community element within it. Winning cocktail competitions and achieving the WSET Level 2 in spirits. She stepped over to the brand side in 2019. She’s excited to utilize her skills to support the OBG however she can, acting currently as Treasurer.

Adele Lindsay

Aux

Adele is a passionate home bartender and creative entrepreneur based in the Pacific Northwest. Her journey in the industry began during the COVID-19 lockdown when she started a cocktail-focused Instagram account. What started as a fun hobby quickly turned into a thriving side business, as Adele partnered with brands such as Lillet, Empress 1908 Gin, Malfy Gin, Hudson Whiskey, and more to develop content and original recipes. Adele soon realized she could expand her business further by leveraging her expertise as a photographer and storyteller, and now she also runs Crescent Creative, where she provides content creation and social strategy services for small businesses. Adele has also consulted to develop the cocktail menu for Station 18 and has had multiple recipes featured on the menu at the Multnomah Whiskey Library, where she also works as a host. Adele dreams of one day establishing her own liqueur company where she can push the boundaries of unique flavor combinations. In addition to cocktails, Adele also loves soccer, mycology, and various mediums of art. You can find Adele on Instagram at @cocktailswithadele and @adele.crescentcreative.

Corey Thomas

Education Week / Health & Wellness

Corey got introduced to the industry at 18 working for the Del Mar Marriott in San Diego and quickly discovered his passion for hospitality. After almost a decade with the company, he made the jump to privately owned restaurants and quickly moved up from Lead Server to FOH Manager then AGM. After a restaurant closure at the end of 2018, he transitioned into Bar Management and fell in love with the world of beverage. He ran several successful programs in San Diego, including Bankers Hill Bar & Restaurant. In 2021, he made the move to Portland Oregon and has since focused on bringing thoughtfully constructed cocktails to the suburbs. He is currently working for Spire Hospitality reconceptualizing the F&B program at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lake Oswego.