I’m equal parts honored, humbled, and embarrassed to announce that The Military Times has selected me as the inaugural Rebootcamp Entrepreneur of the Year from throughout all of the services.

I’m honored and humbled because this award could’ve gone to any number of veterans who are doing spectacular things with their businesses.

I’m also embarrassed. I feel undeserving of an individual recognition or award since the vast majority of everything we do is handled by the family at 14th Star: From Andrea Gagner, Jill Trombly, Jackie White Hawkins and David Rheaume handling the daily activities, art, leadership and management, to Dan Sartwell and Prescott Stanton and their crew of talented brewers – making some of the most under-rated beer on planet earth, to Bailey Buckley, Renee Laroche-Rheaume, Theo Juaire, Erica Anderson, and the whole cast of bar staff that makes each pint enjoyable, all the way down south to our Boston-area sales guy Dan Johnson who’s telling our story and building the brand… these are the folks that deserve the awards and recognition.

I’m blessed to have had the opportunity to pursue this passion with Matt and for the amazing people we’ve met along our short journey. I’ll accept the award on behalf of our whole team and wanted everyone to know that this award doesn’t signify that we’ve “made it”, but that our journey is just getting started. Thank you for all of your support and “Follow Me!”

Cheers