Our next event is Wednesday 10/21/2026
About Our Speaker
Andy Rieger ditched spreadsheets for stills in 2014 when he left a career in private equity and investment banking to resurrect his family’s pre-Prohibition distillery. Armed with degrees in math and finance from SMU and a healthy disregard for the safe path, he moved back to Kansas City and poured everything into bringing J. Rieger & Co. back to life.
Since then, he’s helped grow the brand into one of the most recognized names in American craft spirits, all from a historic brick building in the East Bottoms. Along the way, he’s been named a “Next Gen Leader,” a “Power 100” executive, and “Entrepreneur of the Year.” And in 2026, Andy was honored by his industry peers to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA), where he advocates for legislative policy that benefits all. Still, he’s most proud of being Lucy’s husband, Hogan and Harrison’s dad, and personal assistant to Pepper, their four-legged rescue with VIP status at the distillery.
Andy believes whiskey should be bold, brands should be authentic, and every great company should have a dog.
Past Speakers
Founders
Susan Cantrell
Gentry Ferguson
Gentry Ferguson
This networking group was created with the intention of connecting business professionals through various B2B networking opportunities. We focus on fostering B2B relationships as well as collaborating with core B2C businesses that prioritize partnerships. If you're interested in joining our community, check out our LinkedIn Group for upcoming B2B networking events and ongoing discussions in our B2B networking groups.
Gentry Ferguson
Gentry Ferguson
Gentry Ferguson
Our group serves as a solid foundation for well-connected business professionals in Kansas City who are passionate about b2b networking. They actively seek to meet new people and expand their networks by participating in b2b networking events, connecting with others who share a give-to-get mentality, and forming meaningful relationships through b2b networking groups.
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