40 Under 40 Tastemaker
Cheryl Collins, 35,
Eugene,
OR
CEO, Ninkasi Brewing Company
Craft brew boss
Collins spent five years in various leadership roles at Ninkasi, one of the country’s largest craft breweries. This year, Collins stepped up to replace co-founder Nikos Ridge as the company’s CEO. She’s made her mark by recruiting staff and implementing new training, safety and branding initiatives. Under Collins, this spunky, community-oriented independent brewery looks destined to reach even greater heights.
