“Slates first approached Capitol Broadcasting Company with the concept for a contract brewing facility in the summer of 2013…Slates was effective at engaging new and upcoming brewers that were interested in opening up their own business…he would make a great addition to any craft brewing project.”

“In 2014 we faced production challenges at Trophy due to the limited capacity of our original brewing system... Slates approached us with a solution, a contract brewery capable of producing Trophy’s beers as we expanded. Quality is really important to us at Trophy, and we’d never considered allowing another brewer to make our beers for us in the past. However after meeting with Slates and his business partners, we felt comfortable enough to sign on as clients.”

“Slates met with me and my investors, reviewed our business plan and sales projections, and ultimately led us to our current home at the Rocky Mount Mills. Slates is knowledgeable in the business side of craft brewing, and is someone we would work with again in the future if we expand. ”

“I have had the opportunity to interact with Slates on multiple occasions, whether it be business meetings at the Bank or a casual conversation over a local craft beer. Through our interactions I have come to understand his passion and expertise for both real estate and craft beer. His real life experiences and knowledge have impressed me to say the least and I am very proud to be Braird’s banker.”