The people behind OMR

Meet the Team

The founders, brewtenders and personalities that keep the Eagle River clubhouse moving.

Garage era

The founders

Swanny, Reido and Rossco started brewing together before OMR became a commercial Eagle River brewery in 2015.

Founder, Director of Operations

Brian 'Swanny' Swanson

At OMR since: 2009 · garage brewing
Favorite pour: Head Buzzard Double IPA
Off duty: Traveling with Lynn to see family, woodworking, organizing projects, and taking on whatever project is next.
Movie pick: Caddyshack

Founder, Director of Social Strategy & Events

Reid 'Reido' McDonald

At OMR since: 2009 · garage brewing
Favorite pour: 10 Ply or Plane of Enlightenment
Off duty: Family time, guitar, writing music, mountain time, lifting, dogs Smurf and Ruby, and cruising classic trucks.
Movie pick: Tommy Boy

Founder, Director of Technology & Marketing

Ross 'Rossco' Johnson

At OMR since: 2009 · garage brewing
Favorite pour: El Guapo
Off duty: Hunting, fishing, shooting, snowmachining, camping, oyster farming, and getting outside around Alaska.
Movie pick: The Money Pit

Behind the bar

The taproom crew

The people pouring beer, keeping the room moving, and helping make OMR feel like the Eagle River clubhouse.

Brewtender

Heather "Sticks" King

At OMR since: 2018
Favorite: Hard Nips
Off duty: Drumming, yoga, cooking, reading, and time around the fire pit.
Movie pick: The Big Lebowski

Brewtender

Sutton 'Sutty' McDonald

At OMR since: 2021
Favorite: Cherry Bomb
Off duty: Skiing and ice climbing.
Movie pick: Gladiator

Brewtender

Pooch Baranow

At OMR since: 2020
Favorite: Coach Mac's Kilt
Off duty: Hiking, skiing, live music, road trips, and hockey.
Movie pick: The Interview

Brewtender

Brian 'Sleeves' Green

At OMR since: 2023
Favorite: Mammoth Dust
Off duty: Building things, snowboarding, and getting out in the RZR.
Movie pick: Out Cold

Brewtender

Katelyn 'Hallzy' Hall

At OMR since: 2024
Favorite: Duck Pond
Off duty: Live music, hiking with her dog, reading, and plenty of coffee.
Movie pick: Dirty Dancing

Brewtender

Heather Johnson

At OMR since: Homebrewing era
Favorite: Pararescue 212
Off duty: Fishing, camping, snowmachining, and relaxing outside with a beer.
Movie pick: My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Brewtender

Kailee Fullmer

At OMR since: 2024
Favorite: Pararescue 212
Off duty: Snowmachining, hiking, and cooking.
Movie pick: The Hangover

Brewtender

Jordan Rolston

At OMR since: 2025
Favorite: Skinny Dippin'
Off duty: Dogs, outdoor adventures, and time with family and friends.
Movie pick: Dazed and Confused

Brewtender

Jason 'Jaso' Johnson

At OMR since: 2025
Favorite: Pararescue 212 Vanilla Porter
Off duty: Fishing and creating digital art.
Movie pick: Deadpool

Brewtender

Gavin 'Extreme Gav' McDonald

At OMR since: 2025
Favorite: Wayward Shot
Off duty: Long walks along the shore and Alaska sunsets.

Brewtender

Robbilyn 'RBL' Harbison

At OMR since: 2026
Favorite: Kombucha
Off duty: Time with Maizi, making spoons for Spoonhead, golf, and helping the people around her.
Movie pick: Forrest Gump