Eric, a U.S. Marine Corp veteran, served 27 years in a variety of combat units, deploying three times to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan. He first became intrigued about distilling spirits while in Iraq when soldiers in another unit were busted for making moonshine in their barracks. Eric later learned how to distill whiskey from a fellow Marine and friend who owns an amazing distillery in Indianapolis. While distilling with that friend, he decided that upon retirement from the Marine Corps he would make whiskey and surf. So here he is making whiskey and surfing as much as he can...

Ian, also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, served 24 years as a Marine Infantry Officer, deploying to combat zones overseas multiple times. During a 2007 deployment, he was designated the U.S. Civil-Military Leader of Rhamadi, Iraq during the ``Awakening`` where the U.S. military partnered with local leaders to turn the tide against Al Qaeda in Iraq. Ian's efforts during the deployment were captured in an award-winning National Geographic special, and he has a street named after him in Rhamadi. Ian has a passion for sweet bourbons with a single large cube of ice. He is the perfect host to the many visitors of Ko'olau Distillery, loves the company of friends and shares his whiskey with anyone.

Ginger is the unstoppable engine that makes Ko'olau Distillery successful. She handles all of the company’s administration and compliance aspects. The only thing Ginger works harder on than the distillery is her family. Ginger avoids the limelight and shuns attention, preferring the self-satisfaction of a job done well. She really enjoys a whiskey sour but would prefer we made vodka...

Olivia brings her expertise from Philadelphia where she finished her undergrad degree and began her distilling career in 2015. Originally from the East Coast, Olivia moved to Oahu in June of 2021 and joined the Ko'olau Distillery team. The creativity of distilling is what draws her to the craft. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Science in Brewing and Distilling. Olivia is also an experienced rower and enjoys puzzles.

Justin, a retired U.S. Navy Chief, hails from Waimanalo and was raised in Texas. His aloha is Texas-sized! An experienced homebrewer, he has many accolades in the local homebrewing scene, alongside his wife, winning 9 medals in diverse categories including Best IPA and Best-in-Show Overall at the 2019 Hawaii Homebrew Competition. He represented Hawaii for the first season finale competition on VICE TV series BEERLAND. Justin is deeply dedicated to brewing, trading shore-leaves while deployed to volunteer at breweries in Saipan, Guam, Alaska, Oahu, and Maui. He is excited to dive into distilling, broadening his horizons to someday open his own brewery/distillery.

Robert became a homebrewer during the pandemic and, like Justin, makes a fine IPA. Robert originally interned at Ko'olau Distillery, and his keen interest in distilling and dedication earned him a permanent position at the conclusion of his internship. He is majoring in Finance at UH Manoa and will graduate in the Fall of 2021. When he is not studying and putting in long hours distilling, he works on developing his 3D printing business and enjoys surfing.