PHIL CRAIG, Executive Director
In his 20th year as Executive Director of the Ohio Licensed Beverage Association (OLBA), Mr. Craig serves on the board of the American Beverage Licensees, as a lobbyist and is active in the hospitality industry.
He has become an accomplished, published columnist in trade journals, such as the Ohio Tavern News. In 2010, he became the publisher of the the Ohio Beverage Monthly.
Mr. Craig started his first public relations firm at the age of twenty-six. He holds a B.S. degree from the Ohio State University and is a member of the Ohio Society of Association Executives.
JACOB EVANS, General Counsel
Jacob Evans is responsible for all legislative matters that relate to on and off premise liquor permit holders in the State of Ohio. Mr. Evans lobbies before the state legislature for the Ohio Licensed Beverage Association.
Mr. Evans began as an aide in the Ohio Senate to the then Majority Whip before moving to the private sector.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University and a Juris Doctor at Capital University Law School.
MOLLY MCKEE, OLBA Management Team Member
Molly McKee has worked with the Ohio Licensed Beverage Association for 17 years strong blend of public relations, marketing, management, and media relations experience.
McKee is available to answer questions about membership in the OLBA and about the OLBA's events. She serves as the Editor In Chief of the Ohio Beverage Monthly, as a Marketing Director for the Buckeye Bar Expo, and is a certified TAM (Techniques of Alcohol Management) instructor.
Her responsibilities include designing promotional materials, organizing and executing meetings and events and coordinating printed publications, handling finances and developing member recruitment programs.
McKee has a Master of Science degree in Marketing and Communication from Franklin University, as well as BA in Journalism/Public Relations from The Ohio State University. She is currently is a member of Public Relations Society of America and the Ohio Society of Association Executives.