Tell us a little about your business. – Salt Mine City Brewing Co. (saltminecity.com) is a small batch brewery from David City, NE. We brew on a 31 gallon system, giving us great consistency. Our brewmaster, Tom, has brewed up 40 different beers in the last 3 years, and we are continuing to add to that. We also have a fantastic food menu.

How did you get started in the business? – My roommate in college got me a job at the Garden Cafe as a line cook/baker, and then I moved up from there.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – Learning how to run a business was the biggest challenge.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? – Opening a brewery and seeing how happy our customers are with the product they have received.

Tell us a little about your family. – My wife Kris and I live in David City with our two dogs LuLu and Baker.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – The day I called my wife and told her I purchased two commercial properties. That was the beginning of Salt Mine City.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – I enjoy golfing with friends and brewery hopping with my wife.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? – I listen a lot.

Who inspires you? – Henry Rollins from Black Flag and the Rollins Band. He has written a ton of books and does a little spoken word performances.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – I have used this quote quite a bit lately just because it gives me a little kick in the ass.
“On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of countless millions within the grasp of victory sat and waited and waiting died.”

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? – Patient or understanding.

If you had a theme song, what would it be? – The Zephyr Song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

If you could have a super power, what would it be? – Flight. Fuel is expensive.

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? – Forestry. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, always wanting to fight forest fires and drive a log truck.

What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with? – Make a Wish.

What is your favorite movie? – I have three. In my youth, it was the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, in my early adult years, I saw Armageddon about a hundred times, and lately, I’m watching Equalizer 3.

What is your favorite TV show? – The Bear. It’s just so good!

What is your favorite local Lincoln restaurant? – Mine. I’m kind of biased. Kris and I met at Randy’s Grill ‘n Chill, so that holds a little place in my heart too.

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – Email is best, at saltminecity22@gmail.com.