An Alumni Master chat on small business management, sustainability reporting with a consumer focus, and sustainability within the hospitality industry, led by Kris Spaulding (BS '97).
Kris is the President, Owner and Co-founder of Brewery Vivant in Grand Rapids, MI, the first LEED-certified microbrewery in the nation. Located in a repurposed funeral home,
Brewery Vivant was founded around a business model committed to sustainability. All equipment at the brewery operates on 100% renewably generated electricty and much of the food is locally sourced. Since 2014, Brewery Vivant has been a certified
Certified B Corporation (confirming the company meets the highest standards of verified social and environemntal performance).
Prior to her current position as head of Brewery Vivant and Broad Leaf Local Beer, Kris worked for furniture company Herman Miller for over 12 years.