B&B TV
Jason Wuerfel
CEO & Founder of Books & Brews. Host of Nanobrew Podcast & Coffee Talk
Founder / CEO Jason Wuerfel started B&B TV as a way of extending Books & Brews mission: to create a place for people without a place; where all are accepted, appreciated, and encouraged to be themselves.
Sarah Burns
Host of We Are B&B, Storytime, Coffee School, Beer School, Wine School
Kelsey has been working at Books & Brews since the summer of 2015 and was a regular before that. She loves working at Books & Brews because she’s a firm believer in the mission of providing “a place for people without a face.” When she goes to work, she doesn’t feel like it’s a job. It’s a privilege. When she’s not working, she enjoys taking walks and going out with my friends. Mixed media journaling and cross stitch really relax her.
Brent Schlemmer
Host of The Noon Update
Brent has a lovely beard
Kevin Smolar
Jerry Connor
Kevin Smolar is the Quality Manager for Sun King Brewing, and is knowledgeable on all aspects of the brewing process from hop to yeast to can. He was our featured Beer Instructor for July 2020.
Jerry Connor is the co-owner of Bier Brewery. He was our featured Beer Instructor for August 2020.
Coffee Class Faculty
Alec Tod
Vanessa Emery
Alec Tod is the co-owner of Indie Coffee Roasters as well as their Director of Coffee, handling all aspects of the the process from bean to bag to brew. He was our featured Coffee Instructor for July 2020
Vanessa is the co-owner of Dark Side Coffee Roasters. She was our featured Coffee Instructor for August 2020.
Wine School Faculty
Blake Trobaugh
Blake is a winemaker at Daniel’s Vineyard. He was our featured Wine Instructor for August 2020.
Jolee Kasprzak
Jolee is the Marketing Director for French Lick Winery. Originally from Southern California, Jolee has worked in the Hospitality Industry for most of her life. Moving to Indiana when she was 25, she took a job at a sign company mixing her customer service skills with her design sense and art education. After managing a corporate restaurant for four years her move into marketing was very natural. She brings her assertive leadership skills, enthusiastic personality, and red headed sensibilities into everything she does. She was our featured Wine Instructor for September 2020