US Bartenders' Guild Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors
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Rob McCaughey joins Board of Directors
HENDERSON, NV (JULY 16, 2026) - The United States Bartenders’ Guild today announces that Rob McCaughey, WSET will join the organization’s National Board of Directors effective immediately.
Industry veteran McCaughey brings nearly two decades of experience in education and organizational growth and market leadership across the spirits, wine, and hospitality sectors. He has spearheaded partnerships across global supplier, distributor, retail, and trade networks while converting market intelligence into actionable strategies that lead to increased organizational performance. The New Jersey-based McCaughey holds advanced qualifications in spirits, sake, and wine and is a certified educator.
Said USBG President Ingrid Shawn Rodriguez, “We’re thrilled to add Rob’s balanced blend of business insight, marketing expertise, fundraising capabilities, and collaborative leadership to the USBG’s Board of Directors. Each member of the Board exemplifies the spirit of service and Rob is no exception. Along with his new colleagues on the Board, Rob will further the USBG’s mission to unite and elevate the bar industry through education, community, and advocacy.”
About the United States Bartenders’ Guild
Founded in 1948, the United States Bartenders' Guild® is the national, member-led not-for-profit association of bartenders and other hospitality professionals that unites and elevates the bar industry through education, community, and advocacy. Through its network, the USBG connects members with peer-to-peer learning, expert instruction, service projects, and skills-based competition, all while fostering a fun and healthy environment and reinforcing the importance of the ‘third place’ in neighborhoods across the country.
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