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Catalysis Speakeasy - Alan Brown

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Alan Brown Bio

Alan is a middle-child, working-class Ohio native who lives his Midwest values of hard work, loyalty and self-deprecation. His dad, a used car salesman and mom, a French-Canadian librarian instilled his independent streak. Alan’s “career” started at age 13 washing dishes at a local restaurant, followed by lifeguarding, bill collecting, used-car selling, blood-drawing and bartending where he learned the fine art of building trust. After leaving home at 17 for Ohio State, Alan landed a post-graduation position at P&G, followed by Pepsi, before going agency-side. Alan learned how to give up “control” and give into the power of the universe when he adopted his two children, now ages 19 and 21. Alan has been recognized nationally for his accomplishments in the advertising industry, as well as his leadership with the LGBTQ+ community.

Beverage Of Choice

Black Manhattan: Created in 2005 by bartender Todd Smith at San Francisco’s Bourbon & Branch, the Black Manhattan is a modern, bolder riff on the classic cocktail that swaps traditional sweet vermouth for bitter, herbal Amaro Averna. Typically mixing rye or bourbon with Averna and both aromatic and orange bitters, it offers a richer, complex profile with coffee, chocolate, and caramel notes.

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