Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Jonathan Davies, Co-Founder & President
A business executive and entrepreneur with 30+ years of leadership experience, Jonathan brings experience in start-ups in technology and energy and c-suite experience in financial services. Jonathan holds a BS in Molecular Sciences from the University of Warwick, UK and is a qualified UK Chartered Accountant. Jonathan is the original creator and distiller of our flagship gin.
Alexander Metviner, Co-Founder
A business executive with 30+ years of legal and financial experience, Alex practiced law in NYC before becoming a risk arbitrage trader and hedge fund portfolio manager focusing on mergers and acquisitions and other corporate special situations and was initially involved in the operational establishment of each firm. Alex received a BA in English from Oberlin College, Phi Beta Kappa and an JD, Magna Cum Laude from Boston University School of Law. Alex loves gin.
Fernando J Alva Miras, Co-Founder
An entrepreneur and consultant with 20+ years of sales and brand development experience. As COO of specialty wine importer T. Edward Wines, Fernando launched approximately 50 private label wine brands and 65 new products in NY, NJ & CT. Later, his own strategy and project execution agency, developed a non-profit advertising distribution platform. Fernando holds a BA from Guilford College. Fernando previously planned to start a barrel aged cocktail business.
Geoff Shafer, Co-Founder
Geoff has spent the last 15 years working with some of the top brands globally. His clients include Diego, Heineken, and Pernod Ricard. Specifically working with Absolute, Bulleit, Crown Royal, Johnny Walker, Amstel, and Smirnoff. He co-founded a creative agency, The Visual Brand, and helped brand and launch Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co out of Waltham MA. Geoff holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. Geoff loves TUCK gin.
Josh Meah, Marketing Director
A marketing entrepreneur with 10+ years of experience developing and executing innovative growth and awareness campaigns for startups, e-commerce ventures, and Fortune 100 companies. He previously helped co-found and sell a startup focused on viral marketing campaigns and owns a leading marketing service provider that is #1 in its niche. Josh graduated summa cum laude with a degree in World Politics from Hamilton College. Josh’s favorite spirit is gin and he worked closely with the team behind Ciroc vodka.
Karl Maruyama, Creative Designer
Karl has spent almost 40 years in graphic design, starting at Jack Hough Associates, then Tom Fowler Inc. and finally his own boutique practice in 2004, Maruyama Design, LLC. He has worked for clients such as CDC, WWF, EPA, and numerous not-for-profit organizations. Karl hold a BFA from The University of Hawaii at Manoa in graphic design. He is a cooking enthusiast in his spare time.
Pam Jarrin, Brand Ambassador
Pam has spent 10 years in retail account management and wholesale management both nationally and internationally for brands such as Marc Fisher and Teroforma. Pam is a well-regarded mixologist. Pam holds a BA from University of Bridgeport in Industrial Design. Pam loves gin and helped create the TUCK and Green Tea RTD concept.